George Warren Hill Jr.; 78; of Charleroi; departed this life on Tuesday; July 19; 2005. Born on March 15; 1927; in Arnold City; he was the son of the late George Sr. and Hazel Hill. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Katherine Marie Thomas-Hill; four brothers; James Elliot Hill; Thomas Eugene Hill; Neil Crawford Hill; and Bruce Elliot Hill; and three sisters; Hazel Barbara Garland; Mary Louise Smith and Alice Reddick. A lifelong resident of the Mon Valley; George worked and retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; Allenport Plant; after 30 years. After his retirement; he was employed by Gregg Security as a security guard at Mon Valley Hospital for 15 years until an injury forced him to retire once again. George was a faithful member and deacon of Union Baptist Church in Monessen. Through all his mature life; Deacon Hill loved the Lord and remained a humble man who derived great strength from his trust in God. Wherever Deacon Hill traveled; he was always remembered for his beautiful warm smile; his firm handshake and his gently resonant voice. When it was time to depart one’s company; George would never say goodbye; instead he would always say So long for now . He leaves to cherish his memory and bid him a loving So long; for now are three daughters; Valerie Hill of California; Tawndra Shorter and husband Bryon of Clinton; Md.; and Kimberly Hill of Waldorf; Md.; one son; George W. Hill III of Rostraver Township; one sister; Doris G. Lawson of Charleroi; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; extended family and friends. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Union Baptist Church; 670 McMahon Ave.; Monessen. Additional viewing will be held in the church on Saturday; July 23; from 10 to 11 a.m.; the hour of service with the Rev. Verton L. Dean officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242).