I am so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. We worked together for over 8 years and he was so good to be around. Always had a good word for everyone. He was looking foward to retirement with his wife and being with all his family and close friends there at the lake. His time was cut way too short. We will all miss him and our hearts go out to his wife and family.

From: Kandy Swygart

Earl has been doing business with my company for over 7 years.  Whenever I needed advice, a shoulder to cry on, or a good laugh - I just called Earl...no matter how busy he was - he always had time for me. I never met Earl, but was looking forward to meeting both he and Lorraine this fall.   He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him, but most of all by Lorraine - the love of his life.

From: Roseanne Sticht

I have been knowing  Earl for 7 yrs. I will miss our weekly converasations . I want to give my sympathy to his family ,and  God Bless All .

From: Lloyd Ernest -Dan Lewis Marcus & Shaw

To Lorraine and the two sons of Earl Hill.  Earl was a very good friend of my for over twenty years.  A man could have no better friend.  I will miss him as you will.  I have searched for just the exact words to say, but my vocabulary is not large enough to express my feelings.  Know that he has found his place in Heaven and awaits all of us according The Lord" schedule.

From: Ray Ward

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Earl was a good and kind man and he will be missed by all.

From: Butcher Family

To Lorraine and all of Earls family, I worked with Earl for 10 years and it was a pleasure to know him.He was a friend too. He took us fishing several times and he so loved it.I will miss him and his craziness.He was the best boss anyone could have.

From: Donna & Mac McAlister

I was so shocked this morning to hear about Earl I just wanted to say how sorry I am. Earl was my friend and I will miss him dearly.He was always good for a joke and I will miss that smile.He so looked forward to retiring at the lake with the Love of his life Lorraine.He is gone but never forgotten.

From: Joyce Jeffers

Earl's door was always open and he was always cheerfully helpful.
I was sad when he left Carole and that sadness is all the more with me now that he is gone.  I will miss him.

From: Carson Weaver

I am so saddened by this loss of such a humorous soul.  I was fortunate enough to cross paths with this family during my high schools years.  The impact that this family has had on my life will be forever remembered.  Many things to love and miss. God bless, my prayers, love and thoughts are with the whole family.

From: Joy Smith Mataya

Uncle Earl will forever be loved and I shall cherish the memories our fishing trips forever!

From: Carmen

We were so saddened by the news of Earl's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The Bender Family

From: Jenny Bender

I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Earls passing. I often spoke with him about business. Whenever I was up at Carole for sales meetings it was always one of the small pleasures to go in and chat with Earl. He was a genuine sincere person who loved the simple things in life. He told me how much he enjoyed being on the lake fishing, drinking a few cold ones and being with his wife and buddies. He left us WAY too soon. We at Carole will miss him very much.

From: Tony Shalom

To Lorraine,Wesley,Seth
I am so sorry to hear about Earl. We were good friends for Approx. 30 years. I treasure his visit back in December, 2009 even more now. May God bless you and comfort you.
Sincerely, Bob Stephenson, Lancaster SC

From: Bob Stephenson

How to say what E meant to me. I don't think there are words.

He was my friend, my unconditional friend. I am bereft with the loss of him.

Thank you Rainy, for being there and for loving him. He was so happy with you. You were full of
Grace for him.

Goodbye my forever friend.

Susan aka "Q" "Minnie" "Buddie pal"

From: Susan

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.

From: Kristy Williams

To Lorraine, Wes, Seth and the Hill family:

Carol and I were greatly saddened to hear of Earl's passing. Earl was a dear man and will be gladly welcomed into his Father's kingdom.
We shall always remember his easy going good humored nature.

From: Fred Littenberg

I was devastated to learn today that "Earl the Pearl" had passed away.  I'm still in shock.  We worked together in the Springs Credit Department many years ago.  He was the analyst and I was the collection clerk.  Such a sweet and funny guy.  He always made my days so much better and he is going to be sorely missed.  My condolences to his family and other friends.  Rest in peace Earl.

From: Paulette Avant

Lorraine--We are so sad about the passing of Earl.  Please know you are in our thoughts.  Love, Richard, Tammy, Lucy & Sarah

From: Tammy Cook

To Lorraine, Wes, Seth and family

I was so heart sick to hear that Earl Hill had passed away.  We worked together for many years @ Springs Credit Dept... He was one of the GOOD GUYS !! Our thoughts and prayer are with you.

Denice Beaver

From: Denice Beaver

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Earl.  I worked with him at Carole Fabrics for two years and enjoyed chatting with him and being in his presence.  Earl was a kind, gentle soul, always greeted you with a smile and a joke. The world is missing a little bit of sunshine without him. My thoughts go out to his family and his loving wife.

From: Elizabeth White

I was so sorry to hear about Earl's passing.  We worked together many years ago in the Springs Ind. Credit Dept.  He was always a pleasure to be around.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

From: Teri Hinson

Words cannot express the sadness I feel in my heart for the family
in the passing of Earl.  I worked
with Earl for five years of more at Carole Fabrics.  He was always
the favorite at the breakfast table in the morning.  Earl was
so excited about retiring and enjoying life with his wife and
going fishing.  My prayers are
with love.   Lutricia Lawrence

From: Lutricia Lawrence

My sympathy goes out to the family of such a kind and gentle man. I met him years ago at Springs Customer Service Center. So sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with each of you.  

Cheryl Snipes

From: Cheryl Snipes

To Lorraine, Wes, Seth & family,

I just heard about Earl.  I am so very sorry.  He was a wonderful person inside & out.  He always had a smile.  I was the secretary in the Springs' Credit Department and worked with Earl for many years.  I have been thinking about all of us who worked together so many years.  We were like family.  I was hoping for us to have a reunion to catch up on everyone.  God bless you and your family during these trying times.  My prayers and love are with you.

From: Gayle Lucas

I am thinking of Earl with a heavy heart but also with a smile in my face. We worked together a long time ago at Springs Industries in the Credit Department. We shared in our lives our sad days and our happy days. He encouraged me when I entered in Real Estate and trusted me with selling his home.
I know he will be missed so much by Lorraine and all that have been fortunate enough to have known him. But a good Man is never forgotten. Earl was a good Mann. Maggie Bowers

From: mechthild (Maggie) Bowers

Earl will be missed.......One in a million, one of the greatest!!! My thoughts and prayers for the family.  I worked with Earl @ Springs years ago I always thought of Earl as one of the laid back cool and nice man.      

Shirley Crockett

From: Shirley Crockett

I worked with Earl at Carole Fabrics for almost ten years.  Earl was a gently soul with a positive outlook on life.  He loved the lake, fishing and Lorraine.  I like everyone was shocked to hear of his sudden passing.  He will be missed.  My sincere condolences to Lorraine and the rest of his family.

From: Tom Jones

I wanted to express my deepest how sorry I am for your loss.  Earl and I worked together for many years and was a very good friend.  We shared alot as our children grew.  He was a very special person.  One always willing to go out of his way to do anything he could.  He was always the one that never said no. He was truly a unique person and I know there are no words to truly express the loss you and his children feel. We all will continue to remember all of you in our thoughts and prayers.  
God Bless you all.
Karen Neal

From: Karen Neal

Earl Hill was a Great Guy, a wonderful human being full of wit and wisdom. My condolences to his family and friends.

From: Wanda Barnett

Please accept our condolences.  Earl & I worked together at Springs Industries for many years. He always had words of encouragement for everyone.  Not only was he great to work with, he was also a friend to Mike & I outside of work. We have fond memories of occasions when he was in town of stopping by for visits. We shared alot of laughs. Earl enjoyed talking about fishing, boating and his family.   Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers now & in the days ahead.

From: Mike & Tammy Brown

Dear Lorraine,

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Boo's passing.  Words escape me at this time.  
May time help to heal what no words can say.  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

With Much Sympathy,
Karen LeBaron

From: Karen LeBaron

Lorraine and family,

I am so very sorry to hear about Earl.  My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you at this difficult time.  

Just know that Earl is in a better place and you just have to believe that he is up in heaven reeling in those fish.

I think probably his only regret would be leaving all of you so soon.

Debbie Collins

From: Debbie Collins

I am so sorry to hear of Earls passing. I worked with Earl at Springs he was a kind and thoughtful person. Your family will
be in my prayers.
                 Barbara Jones

From: Barbara Jones