DL Capt. Charles Madison Hill

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Charles M. Hill

July 21, 1942 ~ January 3, 2016

 

The family of Delta Captain Charlie Hill have notified us of his passing this day Sunday, January 3rd.  Delta Golden Wings member retired pilot Captain Charles Madison Hill was 73 years of age.  Captain Hill joined Delta Air Lines 10-17-1969 and retired with Delta in 2002, based ATL.  He is survived by his wife Kathryn, their children and grandchildren.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Scot Ward Funeral Service of Conyers GA, website  http://www.scotward.com/ and phone (770) 483-7216.  Please see obituary below for services this week. 

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at

571 Classic Trail , Ringgold, GA 30726   

(706) 935-9727  email:  kathrynhill@comcast.net 

Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our memorial site.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2016 6:24 PM   Subject: Charlie Hill

Charles Madison Hill, age 73, passed away at Baroness Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Sunday, January 3, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Charlie was born at home in Helena, Telfair County, Georgia, on July 21, 1942, to Charles Gilbert Hill and Ethel McDaniel Hill.  After graduation from Telfair County High School, he graduated from the University of Georgia and entered the U.S. Air Force.

As a pilot during the Vietnam era he instructed in T-37s and T-38s.  Before retirement in 2002 as an International Airline Captain with Delta, Charlie flew the Convair 880, DC-9, L-1011, DC-8, B-727, L-100, B-757 and the B-767 over a 34 year period.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Kathryn Underwood Hill, son David M. Hill; son Douglas K. Hill and daughter-in-law Mindy; son Stephen D. Scroggins and daughter-in-law Donna; grandchildren Asher, Aaron, Gabi, Tyler, Emily and Anna Grace.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ethel Hill, sisters Anne Dudley and Mary Ethel Hill.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 6th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Services will be held Wednesday, January 6^th – 1:00 p.m. at Scot Ward’s Funeral Home, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012 (770-483-7216).

Interment will be Thursday, January 7^th, 1:00 p.m., Oak Grove Cemetery, McRae, GA.

The family may be contacted at:

571 Classic Trail

Ringgold, GA 30726

706-935-9727