Billy Ray Hill, age 83 of Ellenboro died Monday, May 5, 2025, at Hospice House in Forest City.  Bill was born on January 29, 1942, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Wigmore Ellis Hill and Della Conner Hill. 

Bill was a member of Corinth Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School teacher and Deacon.  He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, and he received an Associate’s Degree in Business from Isothermal Community College.  He worked as a Supervisor for many years at the former General Fireproofing and later for Torrington Corporation where he retired.  Bill also enjoyed running and he participated in 12 marathons as well as many local races.  He also enjoyed biking and riding with his friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Doyle Hill, Ralph Hill, and Jay Hill. 

Survivors include his son, Barry Hill and wife Denise of Bostic, and his grandchildren, Rebecca Hill (Henno Robin) of Greer, South Carolina and Grant Hill (Baylee Elton) of Rutherfordton.

A service from the graveside will be held at 2 o’clock on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Ad Hopper officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.  His body will lie instate from 11 until 12:30 Friday prior to the service for those wishing to view and pay their respects.

Memorials may be made in his memory to Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Post Office Box 336, Forest City, North Carolina 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com