Michael Gary Hill

Michael Gary Hill, 71, of Ellerbe, died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mr. Hill was born March 5, 1941 in New York, a son of the late Mary Smith. He was a member of New Life Church and had been employed as a boiler maker. He was also the owner and operator of Fisherman’s Corner Tackle Shop and had sold tackle at the flea market. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bennie Lou Cobbler Hill. Surviving are step-sons, Terry Thompson of Ellerbe, Ken Thompson of Hamlet; stepdaughters, Ann Lyerly of Rockingham, Pamela Howard and Deborah Abbott, both of Ellerbe; eleven step-grandchildren, twenty four step-great-grandchildren and eight step- great great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at Noon at New Life Church with Pastor Gary Richardson officiating. Interment will be private. The family will see friends one hour prior to the service at the church and at other times at 106 McIntosh Street, Ellerbe. Memorials may be made to New Life Church, 575 Airport Road, Rockingham, NC 28379.