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Norman Ray Hill Sr.

November 17, 1943 — July 18, 2025

Reverend Norman Ray Hill Sr., 81, of Foster, WV passed away on July 18, 2025 at home. He was born at this home, married his wife of 62 years at this home, and passed away peacefully at this home, which is what he wanted.

He was a faithful servant to God and ministered in his younger years. He is rejoicing in Heaven and reuniting with his loved ones. He loved every second with his family, especially seeing his grandkids and great grandkids. He enjoyed playing music and could play anything you put in front of him. He liked to piddle around outside, fix things, and make stuff.

He was the son of the late Irvin and Berkie Hill of Foster, WV. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; Arthur Hill, Denver Hill, Harley Hill, Albert Hill, Burton Hill, Hildree Hill, Gaynell Hill, Twila Dolin, and Juanita Hill.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis Hill of Foster, WV; sisters Yvone (Carl) Pauley of Danville, WV, Mazie Dalton of Danville, WV, and Darlene (Ronnie) Hill of Madison, WV; children, Norman Jr. (Vicky) Hill of Danville, WV, Billy (Tammy) Hill of Foster, WV, Roger Sr. (Freelinda) Hill of Jeffery, WV, and Edward Dean Hill; grandchildren, Tiffany Hill of Harrisonburg, VA, Joshuah (Miranda) Hill of Mt. Pleasant, NC, Summer (Wesley) Miller of Danville, WV, Krista (Justin) Baldwin of Danville WV, Danielle Traynham of Concord, NC, William (Jordyn) Hill, Norman Hill III of Danville, WV; Rachel Hill of Clothier, WV, Roger Jr. (Heather) Hill, and Hannah (Ryan) Hale of Hurricane, WV; great grandchildren, Nathaniel Noe, Landen Noe, Willow Miller, Juliann Miller, Isaac Miller, Ezra Miller, Elijah Miller, Jasmyne Miller, Justin Baldwin Jr., Chloe Hill, Payton Hill, Amelia Hill, Carter Traynham, Carson Traynham, Carmen Traynham, and many more.; and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of life will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with visitation one hour prior to the service. Roger Ross will be preaching the service, he is the pastor at Round Bottom Community Church where Norman and Phyllis served and worshiped.

Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Park on Indian Grave Road, Danville, WV.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Handley Funeral Home- Danville

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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