Aubury "Luke" Eugene Hill

On January 27, 2023, at the age of 90, Aubury Eugene “Luke” Hill of Brandywine, MD, passed away. He was born on December 12, 1932, to Samuel Aubrey Hill and Edith Pearl Jenkins both of Newburg, MD. Luke was known by family and friends for his light-hearted nature, always with a joke and a smile. Most of all, he was known for his dedication to family, strong work ethic, and loyalty. Luke met his beautiful wife, Barbara Jean Cook in Washington, DC. The two married and just 5 days after exchanging nuptials, Luke shipped off to support the Korean War effort. Upon returning home in 1955, the two went on to have four children, Christine Fleming, Sharon Pellecchia (John), Glenda Harbin (Danny), and Gary Hill (Tammy). He joined the United States Army as a Combat Construction Specialist and was promoted through the rank of Technical Sergeant. TSGT Hill served on active duty until 1955, followed by an additional 6 years in active reserve status. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for service during the Korean War, the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), and the Army Good Conduct Medal. After his military service, Luke along with a family member, started a small business and for nearly three decades provided services to commercial businesses, hospitals, colleges, and government institutions throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. He was so proud of his network of customers which notably included The White House, the Department of State, and other executive office buildings in Washington, DC. In 1992, Luke retired and enjoyed spending time with his family and caring for his home and cars. He enjoyed being outdoors, sitting on the front porch swing, and admiring his groomed and tree-lined yard - the envy of all his neighbors. Luke was predeceased by siblings Harold Samuel Hill, Joseph P. Hill, William Rodney Hill, Carl E. Hill, Edward Lathan Hill, Robert Lee Hill, Gladys Jeanette Gable, and Virginia P. Brake. He is survived by his wife Barbara Hill; one sister, Mary Eleanor (Micky) King of Clinton, MD; and the absolute loves of his life, his 10 grandchildren: Brian Fleming (Alison), Wesley Fleming, Jason Fleming (Shyra), Tiffany Nutter (Jake), Chelsea Pellecchia (Scott), John Pellecchia (Kristine), Luke Harbin, Kaitlyn Bromley (Mark), Ashley Lokrantz (Brady), and Kyle Hill. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Raymond Funeral Home, Laplata, MD on February 2, 2023, from 2-4PM. Military interment services will be at Cheltenham veterans cemetery on February 22, 2023 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made on his behalf to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, online at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org or at 30 East Ohio Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Aubury "Luke" Eugene Hill

December 12, 1932 - January 27, 2023