Braxton Hill
- Born: March 5, 1933 Johnston, NC
- Died: Aug. 6, 2020 Wilson, NC
- Buried in New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church, Kenly, NC
- Married: P. Jay Narron on Oct. 16, 1953
Braxton Hill
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| Braxton's children with P. Jay Narron Hill |
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| Karen Denise Hill Collins |
| Kevin Braxton Hill |
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Braxton Hill was born on March 5, 1933, in Johnston County, North Carolina, the oldest child of Tonie and Ludie Edwards Hill.
He was the older brother to Ralph Hill, Josephine "Jo" Hill Parrish, Phillip Ray Hill, Billy Wayne Hill, and Geraldine "Jeri" Hill Lewis, with Jeri being the only surviving sibling.
Braxton proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Following his military service, he embarked on a distinguished career at Watson Electrical Construction Company, where he worked from 1961 until his retirement in 1991 as the Executive Vice President.
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On October 16, 1953, Braxton married P. Jay Narron Hill. Their marriage spanned 55 years, a testament to their enduring commitment. They had two children: Karen Denise Hill, born in 1963, and Kevin Braxton Hill, born in 1965.
Braxton was a man of deep faith and served the Lord faithfully in various capacities. He was a beloved Sunday School teacher for the Junior Boys class at Moore's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. After he and his family moved to Wilson in 1967, they became dedicated members of First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Over his 53 years of membership there, Braxton served in nearly every leadership role. He was particularly passionate about mentoring boys and young men, a dedication that led him to start both the Boys Club and the Men's Ministry at his church.
After retirement, Braxton and P. Jay enjoyed extensive travels. They eventually spent most of their time at their home at Lake Gaston, where they found joy in fishing and cherishing moments with their children and grandchildren.
P. Jay Narron Hill passed away on March 4, 2009.
Braxton Hill died at the age of 87 on August 6, 2020, in Wilson, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family. He is buried alongside his wife at New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church.