Lewis Clark Gideon “Bus” Hill, 93, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 17, 2021 at home.
Bus was a member of Ruth Community Church and attended Charleston Mountain Mission. He retired from Union Carbide as an electrician. He was a graduate of South Charleston High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Viola Hill; sisters, Vola and Eris.
Bus is survived by his wife of 73 years, Jeanette; daughters, Janet (Mark) Benincosa of Lost Creek, Rebecca (David) Payne of South Charleston, Denise (Henry) Morris of South Charleston, and Leigh Ann Withrow of Charleston; brother, Paul Hill; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Sympathy and prayers for Janette and family. I met them in church and spent time in their home as she taught our daughter piano, often bringing her little brother along and “Bus” was always so friendly and kind to us! Your loss is Heaven’s gain!
My first electrician boss 45 years ago. Great guy. Will be praying for his Family.
As I sit here listening to Choir sing “Glory Did Roll”, I’m seeing in my mind, Bus leading us in the song and Jeanette playing the piano! You two helped build the foundation of Ruth Church and will always have a place in my heart. See you on the other side Bus.
Bus and Jeanette were a large part of my childhood. They visited a lot due to Grandma Lena being Ola’s sister. We always went to church and we would sing with them. One song was Supper Time. It says we’re going home at last. Bus has went home at last. Wait for us Bus and we will all sing praises to God together. I am sure Jeanette will be playing the piano. Gods comfort be with the family until then. All my love.
Prayers for a wonderful family. Enjoyed Bus and Jeanette growing up at the mission and learning so much about music. Fondly remember Bus singing, “Time has made a change in me” and being a huge encouragement to me while with the choir. Our loss here, but heaven sure has gained a great man! Much loved to all during this time.
We will miss you Brother. It was a joy to attend church with you and your wife, Jeanette. We’ll see you on the Golden Streets my friend! Sending love and prayers for all the family. May God comfort each of you in your time of sorrow.
Prayers for Janette and family. Bus was a wonderful man and a lifelong figure in our little community of Ruth. I know you will be greatly missed.