Joseph Carl "Bootsie" Hill
August 20, 1943 ~ January 7, 2009
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel . Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 12, 2009 from 5:00- 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Joseph Carl “Bootsie” Hill, Sr., 65, of Hollywood, MD died January 7, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born August 20, 1943 in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Woodrow Thomas and Rosie Jeannette Hill, Sr. He was the loving husband of Mary Simone Hill whom he married on October 28, 1995 in Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by his daughter Kimberly Ann Hill of Hollywood, MD, his step-children; Sandra Binkley of TN, Laura Wathen of Clements, MD, Jessica Winfrey of Hollywood, MD and Jamie Spencer of Richmond, VA, his brothers Woodrow T. Hill Jr., William Donald Hill and Charles Kenneth Hill, Sr., all of Hollywood, MD as well as 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph Carl Hill, Jr. and his brother Francis Wayne Hill. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Bootsie was a graduate of Leonardtown High School “Class of 1961”. He worked for the Architect of the Capitol/US House of Representatives as a HVAC Supervisor for 37 years, retiring in January 1999. He served in the U.S. Army from February 1966 to February 1968 for which he received the National Defense Service Medal and an Expert Badge Rifle M-14. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 12, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Kenny Hill, Jr., Woody Hill, Willie Ridgell, Tony Hill, Rue Hill and James Abell. Honorary pallbearers will be J.W. Hill, Brian Bowles, Ashley Hill, Robbie Bowles, Amber Hill, Angel Stalker and Judy Bowles. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Kim, I was so sorry to hear about Booties. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. You know he is not alone and was met on his journey. “
“Judy and Kim: I am so sorry to hear about Bootsie. May he rest in the peace that we was longing for. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Janie and Tina and families”
“The Family has my Deepest Sympathy. May God Bless all of you.”
“We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Jimmy, Cathy, Krystie & Nick”
“I am so sorry to hear about Bootsie. He was like a brother to me. I owe alot to him. He got me my job on Capitol Hill. He was a wonderful friend and will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love, David and Janice Dixon”
“I express my deep sorrow at Bootsie’s passing. To Woodrow, Donald & Kenny I will tell you of one specific memory of Bootsie and the fishing trip we took down to the target ships. We left Clarks Landing after dark stocked with plenty of beer and snacks. It was a cool evening but we were ready. Bootsie navagated to the ships like he had radar. The evening and night got much colder and the fish were not biting. I seem to remember Charles was with us so you know we had a good time even without catching any fish. Bootsie braught us home safely for he knew those waters like the back of his hand. I am sure both he and Charles are fishing in the great pond in the sky.”
“Woodrow, Donald, Kenny and families, You know how much we dearly loved Bootsie and he will certainly be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Love, Bobbie, Mickey, Ben, Michael, Carla and Aunt Esther “
“To the greatest Uncle and friend anyone could wish for, The memories of you will always live with those who knew you, To someone who always had a smile and a heart of gold. Never was there a time where he wouldn’t help a friend or stranger in need, weather it was welding something, heating and AC or fixing an automobile, extremly talented in so many things, his knowledge and help will greatly be missed by us all. I’ll never forget all the times fishing together, having a beer at Dew Drop or just having a good conversation,or his ability to cheer you up when feeling down. You will always be near my heart and in my thoughts and one day we will meet again and til’ then, Love Always Uncle Boots. “
“Woodrow, Donald and Kenny, Sorry to hear about Bootsie. He and I have lost touch over the years but I have many fond memories of our growing up together. John”
“Mary and Family…Our Love and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. Not only will Boostie be remember as the quick witted brother-in-law, but more so as the very kind and gentle man he lived his life as. May you find peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering and now sits in God’s House living life to it’s fullest. Your Loving Sister & Brother-in-Law.”
“To A Very Dear Family, Bootsie will be missed by all of us he was a special man. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Love Larry,Colleen & Family”
“Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
“I recall the good ole days in Dew Drop rolling dice just about every day with Bootsie, the Fat Rat, Shep, me, Pop, and Hank. Bootsie was one of my best customers and friends. I still remember Bootsie teaching me and my brother Chuck to swim in the water at Clarkes Landing. He was a good instructor but Chuck was a bad learner cause he still doesn’t know how to swim but I learned enough to save myself anyway. Bootsie helped me SO MANY times as owner of the Dew Drop. No matter the task, if Bootsie Hill was asked he would help. Sorry to hear about his passing. “
“Kim, I am so sorry to hear of Bootsie passing away. I remember all the good times going to your house and Lisa’s when I was growing up and him joking around! He was a character! I will always remember him! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time! Just remember that he’s with Joey in heaven looking down at you all the time! He’s now your guardian Angel!”
“My fondest memories growing up,was with Bootsie….We had alot of great times together.We went hunting,fishing,crabbing and he would sometimes take me with him to check his traps…..He got me my first REAL JOB at Capital Hill,where I worked 37 years before retiring in 2001. He was not just my cousin and friend…he was like a brother to me…I will miss him…OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO EVERYONE IN HIS FAMILY…”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Woodrow, Donald, & Kenny. Many a good time we had with Bootsie. What a character. He will be sorely missed.”
“To the Hill family, our thoughts and prayer are with you all during this time of sorrow.”
“I was sorry to hear about the passing of Bootsie. He was a good friend for many years both at home and hear at work in the House Office Bldgs. My thoughts and prayers go out to Woodrow, Donald, Kenny and their families. “
“Mary,God bless you and your family during this sad time with Bootsie passing. He is in a better place. I love you…Donna Louise”
“To Bootsie my friend. You are the father of our children , the grandfather to our six grandchildren and the great grandfather to our precious Mason. I love you and you know I always have. We talked about this so many times. You moved on as did I but the roots are deep. You will always be with me. Eternity. “
“Kim and Mary and family I’m sorry for the loss of Pop. We will all miss him. He is with Joe now doing what they loved to do hunt.”
“Simone, our heartfelt condolences to you at this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.”
“pop-pop.. im going to miss you so much!! i love you with all my heart! give uncle joe a big hug for me! :)”
“Laura, Mary & Family we are very sorry to hear about Bootsie. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bootsie will be missed. If you need anything please let us know.”
“Laura we are very sorry to hear of Bootsie passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your mom. If you need anything please let us know.”
“None of us will be able to forget the wonderful memories that we all shared with Bootsie. Special memories come to mind, from the Blue Lakes of Canada to the high mountains of Western Maryland as well as the wonderful conversations shared at the Dew Drop over a few “chillies”.”
“THANK YOU LORD FOR BLESSING ALL OF US WITH SUCH FOND MEMORIES THAT WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE OF BOOTSIE. HE WAS A WONDERFUL BROTHER-IN-LAW AND SO MANY TIMES HE WAS THERE FOR WOODROW AND I FIXING THIS AND THAT AND JUST BEING A WONDERFUL MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. HE HAD US LAUGHING MOST OF THE TIME AND WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR MORAL SUPPORT. HE WAS TRULY LIKE A BROTHER TO ME. KIM, DONALD, KENNY, AND WOODY, I KNOW THERE WILL BE A DEEP VOID IN YOUR LIVES BUT JUST REMEMBER ALL OF THE GOOD TIMES. HE IS NOW WITH MOM, DAD, WAYNE AND JOEY….AND KIM, WHEN YOU ARE FEELING SAD JUST TALK TO HIM FOR I KNOW HE WILL BE LOOKING DOWN ON YOU. LOVE AUNT SHIRLEY”
“I am deeply saddened to hear about Joe’s death. My sympathy is with his wife Mary and his family. My family knew Joe, and we all liked and admired him. I have fond memories of working with Joe on Capitol Hill. Love and God bless all, David C. McLaughlin and family”
“Mary, Kim, Donald, Woodrow & Kenny, We were very saddened to hear of Bootsie’s passing. We’ll always remember his kind heart, his ability to make you laugh and his loyal friendship. There were many a day/night at the Dew Drop that Bootsie was there to make things better for me. He would never allow anyone to talk nasty or mistreat me while I was working and I always felt safe with him around. Keep your precious memories close to your heart as I’m sure there are many. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.”
“Simone – Our hearts go out to you and the family for your loss. Bootsie has been a good friend as well as brother in-law and we have shared some good times together. We are always here for you. Take care.”
“Kim,you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know Bootsie is happy now that he is with Joe. Love you.”
“Berly and the Hill Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Daddy Bootsie will be missed very much. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Woodrow, Donald and Kenny – I was sorry to hear of Bootsie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends.”
“To the Hill family, Bootsie will be missed by all. He was a kind person, loved by all.”
“To the Hill family, may all of your wonderful memories help you through this sorrowful time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“God Grant Me The Serenity To Accept The Things I Cannot Change Courage To Change The Things I Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference… My Love & Prayers are with the Family and Friends of Bootsie. Know he soars in Heaven with Joey and all Other Loved Ones before him. The Courage part so reminds me of Bootsie. He would come in to WalMart in the early mornings no matter how good or bad his days were he always smiled and said Hey Girl. I always said where’s my hug. I will miss that Smile so much. However I will forever remember the Big Smile he had for everyone. I can just picture You and Your Son Big Joe walking the Green Green Grass of Home(Heaven) together. I am sad for the ones left behind who will miss you so dearly. Those I send my Love and Prayers From Me Glenda and My Family… Mary Helen Abell Family…”
“Mary and family. Sorry to here about your loss. We love you. Our prayers go out to you. Your GIANT Food FAMILY. We are here if you need us. Heidi/Muffy/Donna”
“Condolences to the family and Bootsie will be missed.”
“Bootsie will be truly missed by his fellow classmates of the old LHS. He will be remembered as a truly fun loving, easy going guy. He was a friend to us all and we shared lots of good times. May you rest in peace. May God Bless you and your family. May your journey be short and your rewards be many. Class of 1963 LHS “
“When I use to hang out down at Clarkeslanding years ago, I could not get over how big his arms and chest were. He always spoke to me and was a true gentleman. I will miss seeing him in McKays. I would always ask, “How are ya doing?” And he said, “I am okay – no use complaining.” “
“Bootsie will be missed. He was a wonderful man and it was a privilege to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“We were so sorry to hear of Bootsie’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time. “
“Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.”
“Simone, sorry to hear of your loss, will keep you in my prayers. Wayne&Gennie Williams”
“Our sincere sympathy to all the Hill Family, we have know Bootsie most of our lives, grew up together, went to school, ST John’s and Leonardtown Class of 63(joan). Bootsie was always fun and had a great smile, we had a lot of good times in school. I am sure there is quite a conversation going on in heaven today with all our other classmates who made the journey before Bootsie. Thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Sincerely Wayne and Joan”
“Mary and family- Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Bootsie helped me out many times at Dew Drop and I am grateful to have known him. Please take care.”
“To the Hill family,so sorry about Bootsie,he was a fun loving guy,went to school with him at St.John’s and Leonardtown High Class of 63,you all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Bootsie and I always had fun in dew drop joking around, he could always be counted on if anyone needed anything. I will miss him greatly. I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Bootsie was always a softie to any of the kids in sandy bottom. I remember being small and terrified of that big man and him wanting to pick me up. But as I got bigger Bootsie seemed smaller but always had a warm smile. He always had fun joking around with everyone. It broke my heart to hear he had passed. My deepest sympathies to all of his family. He is definitely someone that will be missed greatly.”
“I am sorry to hear about Bootsie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hill family.”
“Simone, my deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Hey Pop I know its a little later that everyone elses but I just found out I could do this. I miss you so much as do the kids the little ones know you are gone but don’t understand where, that’s the hardest I think. Nicholas talks about you frequently he really misses fishing and working in the garden with you, I’m glad he has those memories I hope they always stick with him. You are the grandfather to my children and I am so blessed to have had you there for them while you were. The pain will go away and the heart will heal but only because the good memories allow it too. You are missed deeply and I LOVE YOU!I’ll be sure Nicholas gets in your “honey pot” when he goes fishing this summer:)”
“I was stationed with Bootsie in Kittzigan,Germany. He was a hell of a guy and I am sorry to read of his passing. I have often thought of Joe over the years and I still remember joe’s wife sent a babies outfit,he was so thrilled to get it. I believe it was about a year later he was home sick, I bought him a ticket home, while he was on leave i left germany. Do you remember this? He paid me back. he will always be in my thoughts as he has been since the 60’s. If you knew Joe you would never forget him.”