Mr. Gene Arthur Hill, Sr. Obituary (1938

"I Have Tried To Live In Service Of Others" Ridgeville, SC - The Management and Staff of The Serenity Mortuary, LLC., alongside the Hill Family announce the passing of Mr. Gene Arthur Hill, Sr., 85 of Ridgeville, SC., who exchanged time for eternity on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his residence with his wife, Mrs. Juanita Johnson Hill at his side. Mr. Hill is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Gene Arthur Hill, Sr. affectionately known as "Gene Arthur," "Puddin," and "Daddy Gene." was born November 9, 1938 to the late George R. Hill, Sr. and Hattie Banks Hill in Ridgeville, SC. He was the oldest of four children. He was preceded in death by three siblings, Edmund Hill, George Hill, Jr., and Marion Hill. Gene was educated in the public schools of Dorchester County, graduating after completing 12 years and receiving his high school diploma from Kennedy High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for 3 years at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, he married his high school sweetheart, Juanita Johnson on July 11, 1964. To this union, three children were born: Shujuan Hill Shannon, Patrick (Carol) Hill, and the late Gene A. Hill, Jr. At an early age, Gene accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and diligently served at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Ridgeville, SC as a Trustee, member of the Sons of Allen, a Class Leader, Chairman of the Hattie B. Hill Calendar Tea, Usher Board, and in many other capacities that the Lord saw fit for him to serve. Gene was employed at the Naval Weapon Station in Goose Creek, SC until retirement, and later worked at Showa Denko where he retired after 13 years. In the community, he served as a member of McDaniel Lodge #435 Prince Hall Affiliation Masons, TJ Felder Royal Arch #37 and Order of the Eastern Stars. Gene loved the outdoors. Many days he could have been seen building a fence for his goats and other animals, mowing the lawn, sitting on his porch, riding his bike, and planting his garden of which he gave away many of his crops, particularly his okra. Gene leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Juanita, his two children: Shujuan Hill Shannon, Summerville, and Patrick (Carol) Hill, Ridgeville; five grandchildren: Stormy Nunn, Davion Hill, Benjamin Nunn, Faith Shannon, and Nyla Hill, eight great-grandchildren: Patrice Spell, Davaysha Hill, Kailyn Hill, Jadyn Hill, Jarvia Hill, Daleigh Hill & Davion Hill, Jr., and Taylor Hill, three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. ***Home-Going Services for Mr. Gene Arthur Hill, Sr., are under the direction of The Serenity Mortuary, LLC., Summerville, SC. We are honored to serve his family and we ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.***