Charlie Raymond Hill

Charlie Raymond Hill devoted his life to family, faith, and hard work. He met the love of his life, Julia Ann Myers, in the summer of 1957, and they were married on November 6, 1959. Together, they raised three children during eleven happy years in Waldo, Arkansas, before relocating to Bossier City in 1963.

Early in their marriage, Raymond invested in rental properties—an endeavor he maintained throughout his life. A skilled machinist by trade, he parlayed his craftsmanship into founding Hill Machine Shop in Shreveport. His reputation for precision, integrity, and mentorship grew alongside his businesses.

That same year he moved to Bossier City, Raymond joined The Pentecostals of Bossier, faithfully attending services for more than five decades and pouring his heart into missionary endeavors.

In January 2019, after many fulfilling years at the shop, Raymond sold his business and embraced retirement. He and Julia spent those years reconnecting with friends and family, exploring new places on vacations—and even embarking on an epic road trip to Alaska and back. Raymond was never too busy to play with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; their laughter was among his greatest joys.

Always generous with his time and expertise, Raymond also played an instrumental role in launching VCC Janitorial Supply, guiding his son through its earliest days to ensure its success.

Above all, Raymond’s world was his family—his devoted wife Julia, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His legacy of love, faith, and encouragement will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.

Charlie is survived by his wife Julia Hill; daughter, Kim Dixon (Winfried); son, Randy Hill (Robin); grandchildren, Julie Grant Pennington (Travis), Colton Hill (Ashlie), Hannah Hill Howard (DJ), Heather Grace Hill Cunningham (Mark); great grandchildren, Knox Hill, Asher Pennington, Avery Hill, Charlie Grace Pennington, August Howard, Francis Howard; brothers, Caleb Hill (Linda) and David Hill (Jane); sister, Margaret Stephenson and nine nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde R. Hill and Christine Upchurch Hill; daughter, Charlette Downing; brothers, Troy Hill, Daniel Hill and Bobby Hill.

Pallbearers will be Travis Pennington, DJ Howard, Mark Cunningham, Colton Hill, Tony Brooks, LeRoy Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be Percy Hubbard, Wayne Shaw, Jim Berry, Knox Hill, and Asher Pennington.

A visitation for Charlie will be held Monday, July 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at The Pentecostals of Bossier City, 2833 Viking Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111. A celebration of life will occur Monday, July 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM at The Pentecostals of Bossier City, 2833 Viking Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Cypress Point Rehab & Staff, Life Path Hospice Staff, Tonge Green & Tara McMullen-Turner, and Special Care-giver: Shemika Scroggins.