Cecil Clayton Hill II, 69, passed on December 10, 2017, while in the extraordinary care of Riverside hospital.

Known as Clayton by his friends, he was adored by his wife and best friend, Raquelle. He loved his children Jessica and Nathan; grandchildren Becca, Ashleigh, Vickie, Paxton; and great grandson Gabriel. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Gower and her husband Jeff.

After 20 years in the Navy as a surface line officer, Clayton returned to his degree field and first career love of theater set design. He did stage design, directed, and acted in the Peninsula Community Theater, the Poquoson Island Players, and Williamsburg Players. He played guitar, wrote and performed music, loved literature and good grammar.

Clayton was an honorable man. He lived life always doing the right thing, the decent thing. Serving his country and his Navy crewmen was always more important than politics and getting ahead. He applied those beliefs of service along with gratitude for the blessings he had.

Clayton was piped ashore at Riverside Regional Medical Center on Dec 10, 2017. Fair winds and following seas with our love

Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Lung Association, WHRO, or National Public Radio (NPR). The memorial will be private and his ashes scattered at a later date.

Arrangements by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions 757-825-8070 www.Berceusefuneralhome.com