- Date Of Birth: June 2, 2013
- Date Of Death: June 2, 2013
- State: Texas
June 2, 2013 – June 2, 2013
Command Master Chief Roger E. Hill, U. S. Navy, (ret.), loving and devoted husband, father, grand-father, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Born in Hackleburg, Alabama, on September 4, never looking a day over 50, he was the son of R. C. Hill and Mary Frances Adams Hill. A member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, he had been a resident of Boerne since 1999. Prior to retirement he had worked for Chrysler, Raytheon, and Boeing. He is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Regina Marie Hill. Command Master Chief Hill is survived by his wife, Marie; children, Renee Ann Hill Wilson and husband, Master Sergeant Wade Wilson (USAF ret.), Abilene, TX ; Rhonda Kay Hill, Robinson, TX; Sergeant Randy Earl Hill (USA) and wife, Teresa, Ft. Carson, CO; and Joseph Ryan Hill, currently receiving his Masters Degree in Lubbock, TX; grandchildren, Bailey Wilson, Bradi Wilson , Brindi Wilson, Dakoda Hill Hernandez, Kayla Hill Johnson, Savannah Hill Johnson, Ethan Hill, Anastasia Hill, and Aidan Hill; brothers, Lloyd Hill and Gary Hill; sister, Anita Hill Hankins. Command Master Chief Hill joined the Navy in 1960 where he served over 27 years. During his career he attended the Naval Counter Insurgency School, Sere School, completed three combat tours in Vietnam, and was chosen as Sailor of the Year in 1974. Notable duty assignments include Naval Investigative Service Japan, Command Master Chief of the USS Frank Cable, Command Master Chief of Submarine Squadron 12, Command Master Chief of the Naval ROTC Unit at the University of Colorado. His awards and decorative ribbons include National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Purple Heart with Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal with Valor Device, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Enlisted Surface Warefare Expert Badge. He was proud of his military service, and felt honored to serve his country. He inspired many to serve and embodied the Navy’s unofficial motto “not self but country.” Our father was loved by many. He was truly a wonderful man and touched a lot of lives. Dedicated not only to his family, but also his country. He fought in the Vietnam War for our freedom and will always be our hero. He wore his uniform proudly and loved the USA. We look up to our father for the great example he was and continues to be. He pulled no punches and was a very honest, respectful man and expected nothing but the same. There is not a person we could aspire to be more like and we are definitely proud and honored to be able to call him our dad. Roger Hill, Marie’s husband, our father, brother, grand-father, uncle, will be deeply missed forever. We love him more than words on a piece of paper could ever say. He taught his children so many rich values believing we could do anything we set our minds to. His love and discipline have made his children the hard working, caring, loving people they are today. He has left us way too early. We will be so lost without him, but we are comforted knowing he is walking beside his daughter and our sister, Regina Marie. We will miss you terribly Dad.. know that we will love you forever, we will cherish your memory and look forward to the day we are all together again. God truly blessed us when he made you our father. Thank you dad for being our father, mentor, and Love You!!! My father’s love of his life has been our mother, Marie. They had something special, the epitome of true love. To this day, my father continued to call her “his bride”. Recently asked of dad, “Does it seem like that long”” and he replied, “It feels like I just married her yesterday!” A true example of The Perfect Love, Forever!!!!
