Terence Wayne Hill, 70, of Roan Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Terry was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on January 12, 1946 to the late Harold and Dorothy Dillon Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Sue Hill, and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Hill.
During his time in California, he worked in manufacturing. In 2003, his wife, Mary, and he opened Mountain Harbour Bed and Breakfast and Hiker Hostel at 9151 Highway 19E in Roan Mountain. For the past 13 years Terry has shuttled thousands of hikers to various trailheads, to town to re-supply their food, as well as providing lodging. He was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Terry was known for his dry humor and shy, reserved personality. Often referred by hikers as “a man of few words.” His generous, caring heart personified, “still waters run deep.” May God keep Terry in his loving care.
Terry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Boden Hill, of the home; and three children, David Hill and Shannon of Roan Mountain, Michael Hill and daughter-in-law, Emilie, of California, and a daughter, Amylea Murphy and son-in-law, Gregory, of Connecticut; a daughter-in-law, Tammie Hill, of California; nine grandchildren, Michael Jr., Matthew, Daniel, Patricia, Sandra, Isabelle, Aiden, Brian and Tyler; a sister, Katherine, and a niece, Heather, and their families, and a sister-in-law, Sue Riegel, niece, Kari, and nephew, Tim Woodfield and his family.
A viewing to honor the life of Terence Wayne Hill will be conducted on Monday, April 4, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, between 12 and 1 p.m. A private graveside service will follow in the Mountain Harbour Cemetery. Guests will be received at the Mountain Harbour Bed and Breakfast immediately following the graveside service. Luncheon will be provided. Online condolences may be shared with the family at our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, is serving the Hill family. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917. Office: (423) 772-3928.