Eugene Raymond Hill

Colfax, NC – Eugene Raymond Hill, 87, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Eugene was a gentle soul, a devoted Christian, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He lived a life guided by faith, hard work, humility, integrity, and kindness, always willing to help others and serving as a positive example to his family and community. Eugene was born August 10, 1938 in Greenfield, MA to Raymond Joseph Hill and Rachel Graves Hill. He grew up in Conway, MA, working on dairy farms, in a maple sugar house, and harvesting ice. He graduated from Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, MA, and went on to earn his PhD in Plant & Soil Science from the University of Massachusetts. He was a member of both the Sigma Xi and Alpha Zeta fraternities at UMass. He met the love of his life, Linda Mae Kendrick, while working on a dairy farm in Ashfield, MA, and they married on June 3, 1967, eventually relocating to NC. Eugene enjoyed a long career as a Senior Research Biologist at Ciba-Geigy / Novartis / Syngenta in the Crop Protection Division. Eugene was preceded in death by his beloved wife Linda Kendrick Hill of 50 years, sister Elizabeth Hill Leno, brother Lewis Raymond Hill, and his parents. He is survived by his son, Russell Hill (Sharon); daughter, Eva Duvall (Mark); grandchildren, Kaila Hill Riggins (Cole), Candace Welsh (Trey), Seth Duvall (Audrey), Noah Duvall, Ethan Hill (Allie), and Rachel Hill; great-granddaughter, Lena Welsh; brother-in-law, William Leno; and many extended family members. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1pm at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Kernersville, followed by a funeral service at 2pm, entombment to follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of a man whose faith, love, and legacy will continue to inspire all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made to the FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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