George Dill

George Leigh Dill, 77, of Morehead City died peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Carteret Landing, after a period of illness.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort with the Rev. Tammy Lee officiating. A small reception will be held after the service followed by the committal service at Bayview Cemetery. The family will also receive visitors on Friday, March 21 from 5:30-7:30 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City.

George was born on June 4, 1947 in Morehead City, NC to George W. Dill, Jr and Mary Leigh Sheep Dill. He was a 1965 graduate of West Carteret High School and a 1969 graduate of Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College).

A longtime banker, George retired from PNC Bank in Morehead City. He served on numerous boards and committees over the years and spent countless hours serving on the vestry, and as treasurer, for St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort and working for the Core Sound Waterfowl and Heritage Museum in Harkers Island. George was a lifelong avid Tar Heel and he passed this love along to his children, taking them to as many UNC sporting events as possible and never prouder than when all 3 graduated from there. He also was passionate about all things history, especially the Civil War and local NC historic sites. Music was always a part of his life and he had an extensive album collection including many Beach Music records which were on rotation except when he would tune in to the John Moore radio show. He spent many years waking up early to run and was a frequent road race participant throughout the state. As he aged, he transitioned to a walker and especially loved these waterfront walks with his beloved wife, Patti and their friends. George and Patti were high school sweethearts and his devotion to her was noted by all who knew him. George also loved the beach, especially the Dunes Club of Atlantic Beach where for many years he could be found whenever the weather allowed.

George is survived by his children, Amanda Dill Schoden (Chris) of Morehead City, Emily Dill Galik (Christopher) of Durham, and George McKinley Dill (Larissa) of Durham; his sister, Susan Dill Jones of Clemmons; grandchildren, McKinley Joslyn Schoden, Everett Stephen Galik, Cody Edward Galik, Eleanor Gibson Galik, and Violette Leigh Dill; as well as 9 nieces and nephews and a large extended family. George was preceded in death by his wife, Patti McKinley Dill as well as his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort (https://www.eservicepayments.com) or to the Core Sound Waterfowl and Heritage Museum (https://www.coresound.com/ways-to-give). Flowers will also be accepted.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net

Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.