Thomas Keith Hill

Thomas Keith Hill passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. He was born December 21, 1920 in Hallettsville, Texas. Keith attended Texas A&M and graduated from the Naval Academy and served in the submarine service during World War II aboard the USS Tautog. He was a life long supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and Scout Master of Troop # 2 in Bellaire, Texas. Keith remained involved in scouting as his two sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Keith established his unique hardware store, "The Company Store" in Westbury, which he operated as sole proprietor for thirty years. His love of music lead him to the Gilbert & Sullivan Society where he enjoyed performing for ten years. He and wife, Helen, were charter members of St. John's Presbyterian Church in Westbury, where they raised their family.

Keith is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter, Jane Ferrell; sons, Jerry Hill and wife, Kathy; David Hill and wife, Dawn; sister, Lela Standifer; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Memorial Drive Methodist Church, 12955 memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Sam Houston Area Council, Council # 576, PO Box 924528, Houston, Texas 77292, (713) 659-8111; St. John's Presbyterian Church, 5020 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77035, (713) 723-6262; or Memorial Drive Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079, (713) 468-8356.

Arrangements under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors-Hunters Creek, Houston, TX.