Frank Lee Hill, 89

Frank Lee Hill, 89, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, July 03, 2015.

A native of Rutherford County, he was born on July 09, 1925, a son of the late George W. and Bessie Tate Hill. He retired from Cone Mills Corporation - Cliffside Plant as an Inspector and was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in World War II. Frank was also a member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church, loved to work in his garden, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sons, Frankie Hill, Johnny Hill and James Hill; two brothers, Fred Hill and Bub Hill. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Esther Arledge Hill; one daughter, Ann Skipper and husband Shannon of Forest City; one brother, Charlie Hill and wife Lola of Henrietta; four grandchildren, Jonathan Hill, Jessica Brown, Shane Skipper and Tyler Skipper; one great grandchild, Raylan Brown.

Graveside services were held at Floyd's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Carnell officiating. Military Honors were rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or the Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805.

McKinney Landreth Carroll Funeral Home is serving the family.