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FLOYD MYERS HILL 01/27/1923 – 05/16/24 Floyd Myers Hill, 101, died in his sleep in the early morning hours of May 16, 2024. He went to join his beloved wife of 52 years, Ethel Mae. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Janice Buckelew and Marilyn Hill, and parents, Benjamin Floyd Hill and Mattie Norman Hill. He is survived by his children Cindy Hill (Teresa Balcarcel) and Spencer Hill (Geri Hernandez), stepdaughters, Cheryl Manzo (Jim) and Ziena Marshall Faltin, grandchildren, Dylan Kulesza (Shanna), Onyx, and Jarrett Hill, great grandson, Ethan Kulesza, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Floyd was born in Kenedy, Texas. He attended high school in Alice, Texas, graduating in 1940. He continued his studies at Victoria Junior College. He was involved in many school activities and social clubs. He became a Mason in 1960. Floyd was a hard worker and provider for his family. Starting at the age of 5, he sold cokes on the street corner in downtown Kenedy on market days. By the age of 10, he started his career in the theater business. In exchange for free movie viewings, the theater managers hired him to hand out hand bills in his hometown and neighboring communities announcing the upcoming movies. He continued working in a variety of theaters and positions in the different towns he lived in. After moving to San Antonio in 1941 to join his family, he began his career with Interstate Theaters as an assistant usher at the Majestic Theater. On November 2, 1942, he volunteered for the Marine Corps to fight for the duration of WWII. He was a ship to shore naval gunfire control radio operator in the JASCO unit. He was assigned to the 22nd Marine Regiment, which later became part of the 6th Marine Division. He served in the Pacific theater, fought in numerous battles, including the Battle of Okinawa and was present in Tokyo Bay, Japan for the surrender. He was honorably discharged on December 26, 1945, with the rank of Corporal. Floyd returned from the War and continued his work in the theaters. He was promoted to Chief Usher at the Majestic. He went on to become assistant manager at the Broadway, Laurel and Aztec Theaters. In 1951, Floyd started his second career in the grocery business. He joined Handy Andy Company as a stockboy. In his 30-year career with the company, he held the following positions: store operations, assistant manager, store manager, retail hardlines supervisor and store planning and equipment purchasing agent. Floyd oversaw the planning and construction of most of the Handy Andy stores in the South Texas region. He ended his career with Sweeney & Company Wholesale Grocers in 1993. At the age of 70, Floyd began his third career as a docent for the Institute of Texan Cultures. He volunteered several times a week, giving tours for school-age children, until 2020. He was awarded with 30 years of volunteer service in January, 2023. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Simplicity Funeral Home, 211 Brooklyn Ave, 78215, followed by interment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:15.

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FLOYD MYERS HILL

January 27, 1923 - May 16, 2024