James St. Clair Hill
August 6, 1927 ~ April 8, 2018
James “St. Clair Hill”, 90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD passed away on April 8, 2018. Born on August 6, 1927 in Mechanicsville, MD, he was the son of the late Lucy Belle St. Clair Hill and Joseph Jefferson Hill. St. Clair was the loving husband of Mary R. Hill “Dollie” and whom he married in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD on March 30, 1949. St. Clair is survived by his daughter; Mary Belle Hill Combs of Mechanicsville, MD, 2 grandchildren; Vicki Combs Stevens (Scott) of Leonardtown, MD, Cynthia Ann Combs (Fiancé John Morgan) of Mechanicsville, MD, great grandchildren; Joseph S. Combs of Mechanicsville, MD, Chloe Stevens , Chelse Stevens, and Chayne Stevens all of Leonardtown, MD. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph St. Clair Hill, and Son in law Richard S. Combs, “Stormy”. As well as siblings; Joseph Hill, Jr, and Katherine Hill. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD.
St. Clair served in the United States Army from April 29, 1946 to May 2, 1947, while serving in the Army he earned the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal Japan.
St. Clair was a proprietor of Hill’s Club with his spouse Dollie, they ran the restaurant and bar for 20 years along with his parents, Joe and Lucy Hill. Along with being the owner of the Western Auto Store for 24 years. He also belonged to the Mechanicsville Lions Club.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 9:30 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery Morganza, MD. Pallbearers will be; Joseph S. Combs (Jay), Chris Hill, Scott Stevens, George Tatlow, Paul Haigley, III, and Bill Simpson, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Rodney Madewell, Mike Lacey, Archie Pilkerton, Jr. and Aloysius Butler.
Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. Aloysius Church Building Fund P.O. Box P.O. box 310 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and Mechanicsville Lion Club P.O. Box 512 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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Mrs. Hill, Mary Belle and Family…so very sorry to learn of Mr. Hill’s passing. When he owned the Western Auto in Leonardtown he was always smiling and very eager to please his customers. I was heart broken when he retired and closed the store. Heaven gained an Angel and Mr. Hill definitely earned his Wings…Now he can watch over all of you and keep you safe. My Heartfelt Sympathy and Condolences to all.
Sorry to hear of Mr. Hill’s passing. Our family shopped in his store many times and as a young adult I continued to do so up until he closed. Always enjoyed seeing him and swapping stories. Condolences to his family.
Mrs. Hill, Mary Belle and Family so very sorry to learn of St. Clair passing,i Liked him a lot RIP ♥
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Hill’s family during this time of sorrow. I remember visiting his store many, many times and he was a kind and gentle man who was always willing to assist me or my family in locating what we needed. Cherish the memories you created and shared with him…for they will comfort you in the days ahead.
Mrs. Hill and Mary Belle,
We’re very sorry to hear about Mr. Hill. Think of all the children who had smiles on their faces when they got their bikes from Western Auto.
Aunt Dollie and Mary Belle, I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. I am unable to make visitation due to Joe being in the hospital in Baltimore but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. My love to you both.
DOLLIE, MARYBELLE, AND FAMILY;
ST. CLAIR IS LOOKING DOWN AND AT PEACE.YOU NOW CAN HAVE YOUR PEACE AND WELL DESERVED REST. A JOYOUS MAN WHO WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO JOKE AND TALK WITH. AS WE VISITED AND WERE GROWING UP WE HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES, AND THOSE PITCH GAMES. BLESSINGS TO YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY.
Dollie, Mary Belle and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. There are so many memories of St. Clair, our visits to the Western Auto store shopping for a bicycle, dinners at Aunt Olive’s, Mom and Dad’s 35th Wedding Anniversary at Hill’s Club, so many good times. St. Clair will truly be missed, but we will keep him in our hearts and remember all the good times we had. If we can do anything for you please let us know. All our love.
Dollie, Mary Belle and family, so very sorry for you losing St. Clair. He is finally at rest and you have been such a devoted family to him in his illness all these years. May you find peace and comfort through prayers that are being sent your way.
Mrs. Hill, Mary Belle and family; We are so sorry for your loss of Mr. Hill. Your good memories of his good long life will give you comfort in the days ahead. Thoughts and prayers for all as you go through these sad days.
MaryBelle, So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was such a good man. Stay strong for your mom, she’ll need you more than ever.
Mary Belle and all the family: My most heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you. A well known and respected businessman in our community, he will remain in our hearts and memories forever.
Mrs. Hill Mary Belle and family:
My Deepest Sympathy to you all.
St. Clair and Dollie have touched many lives in their endeavors over the years.
They always worked side by side, and passed the love they shared to others.
That love was so evident over the past five and a half years. Dollie continued to visit and care for St. Clair each day at the nursing center.
I made the comment to St. Clair one day “This Lady Must Really Love You”. Do You Love Her? Not knowing what St. Clair’s response would be, due to his failing health, He was quick to answer “Deed I Do”.
Dollie You were his angel on earth. Now he is a angel watching over You!
Thanks For The Memories.
Rest In Peace.
Mrs. Hill, Mary Belle and Family – So sorry to learn of Mr. Hill’s passing. He was a good man and highly respected. I enjoyed talking with him whenever I saw him and he was always so kind. Hold all your memories close within your hearts and he will live on forever! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Dollie & Mary Balle,
So sorry to hear of St.Clair, he was truly one of a kind, “all-a-round nice” man. Dennis and I always enjoyed being in his company and talking with him. Friday nights at Hills Club back then, was always a good time like my mother often talked of her dancing at the Moonlight Club in her days. My prayers are with you & family during this difficult time.
Dollie, Mary Belle & Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. St.Clair was a very kind & considerate person. He enjoyed his life to the fullest and is no longer suffering. My prayers for your family.
Condolences to the family of Mr Hill, I have very fond memories of spending my earnings from cutting tobacco at Western Auto to fix my bicycle up! St . Clair Hill was a very good man. Godspeed brother.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God’s sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that reflecting on these thoughts will give you some relief during this difficult time.
Mrs. Hill, Mary Belle and family, We were saddened to hear of St. Clair’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.