David William Hill, 87, of California, MD, passed away on July 6, 2014 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born on October 25, 1926 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Van Buren Hill and Louise Mills Hill.

David was a World War II Veteran. David worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington, DC from 1946 to 1958. He worked as a mail analyst at the White House, retiring in 1977 as the Chief of Mails.

David is survived by his wife, Edith L. Hill, daughter, Linda A. Coty (Matthew), son David W. Hill, Jr. (Colleen), daughters Laura J. Farris (Kenneth) and Leigh E. Kratka (Russell), 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, his sisters, Elizabeth Mortimer and Donna Hill. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Van Buren Hill, Jr., Thomas R. Hill and Charles W. Hill.

David enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with his family. He was an avid Redskins fan. His children referred to him as a walking encyclopedia.

Family will receive friends on Friday July 11, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P. A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt and Father Frank Desiderio, CSP on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at St. John's Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. Interment will be held on July 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., at Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3120 Timanus Lane, Suite 106, Baltimore, MD 21244-2883.

Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD 20650.