XENIA Richard Henry Lee Hill, was born April 20, 1933 in Bern Township. Athens County Ohio, the son of Boyd R. and Chelsea Male Hill. He passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Sunday December 2, 2012 at Greene Oaks Nursing Center in Xenia, Ohio.
His fifth great grandfather, Wilmer Male I, a Revolutionary War soldier was born in Yorkshire England in 1755. He comes from coal miners, stonemasons, hunters and trappers from Monongalia, Hampshire and Barbour Counties in West Virginia, who migrated into Southeastern Ohio.
After the family moved to Morgan County, Richard attended Malta-McConnellsville High School where he played football.
An Army Veteran, Richard was in the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell Kentucky during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge, he was employed at "DESC" (Defense Electronic Supply Center). He later sold real estate and worked in the construction business. That experience gave him the ability to build two homes for his family. After retiring from DESC he worked for the Greene County Agricultural Society at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
He was married to Cordelia Marie Thompson and they spent over 60 years together with their children in Wilberforce, Ohio.
He loved hunting and fishing with his sons, Ricky, (the deer hunter), and Conrad who once went to sleep under a tree while "coon" hunting. His fishing buddy was his daughter Marie, who never got tired and sat on the bank with him for hours.
His love of horses inspired him to groom, train, drive and own horses, more as a hobby than a business. His daughter Stephanie loved horses and her son Tyler took a horse out on the track when he was seven. When Carol was five, he took her to Stan's donut shop on North Detroit St. and then to the fairground with him. Richard left his daughter Cheryl's wedding reception in his "tux" to feed the horses. Neelia and Jackie were the gardeners.
He was a former member of The Greene County Harness Horsemen's Association, Ralph P. Snook Post #186 of the American Legion, Lebanon, Ohio, and The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was a member of the First United Christian Church Xenia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Carol Trevino, four sisters, Vivian Hill, Pauline (Kennard) Ramsey, Lelia (David) Thomas, Ida (Lyle) Goins and seven brothers, Cloyd Hill, Arlie Hill, Junior Mayle, Roscoe Hill, Howard Hill and Victor Hill
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Cordelia M. Hill, five daughters, Neelia (Leslie) Jackson, Boston MA, Cheryl (Colin) DePass, Hempstead, NY, Marie (Frank) Freeman Worthington, OH, Jacqueline (Andre') Bradley, Gahanna, OH, and Stephanie (John) Stills of Xenia two sons, Conrad Hill, Atlanta GA and Richard H.L. (LaJuanda) Hill Jr, Shelby Twp. MI two sisters Gloria (Ronald ) Brown Zanesville, and Carolyn Anderson, Reynoldsburg, and one brother William (Sheila) Hill Canton, OH
Twenty grandchildren, Bryan Jackson, Michelle Jackson, Kathleen (Marcus) Wise, Adrian (Keisha) Hill, Kevin (Tiffany) DePass, Kyndal DePass, Keith DePass, Michelle Carr, James Crawford, Carlos Freeman, Frank Freeman Jr, Richard H.L. Hill III, Danielle Hill, Siheen Faith Hill, Nichole (Malcolm) Smith, Christopher Bradley, Tyler Hill, Charisma Trevino, Anthony Trevino, and Alexandria Trevino.
Eleven Great-grandchildren, Alexander Jackson, Dylan Jackson, Denysha Jackson, Keysun Wise, Ashlie Stevens, Erin Hill, Shannon Hill, Matthew Hill, Ava Carr, Torian Hill, and Jasmine Fountain
Special friends, Freddie Woodard and Leonard Nelson
Viewing Friday December 7, 2012 5-7:00 pm at McColaugh Funeral Home N. Detroit St., Xenia. Services Saturday 10:00 am at First United Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 626 N. Columbus Ave Xenia. Dr. Edgar A. Wallace officiating. Reverend Kathryn L.Wilson, Joplin, MO Eulogist. Interment Massie Creek Cemetery, Tarbox-Cemetery Road Cedarville Township.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com. (Services in care of McColaugh Funeral Home, Xenia)
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Marie & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bev
Bev Hanhart
December 18, 2012
Carolyn Anderson
December 10, 2012
To Richard's family, please accept my condolences for the loss of your dear loved one, he will be greatly missed. May your fond memories of him remain in your heart as you seek God for comfort and peace at this time. James 4:8.
Mel Smith
December 9, 2012
Dear Sister Hill and family, please accept my condolences at your great loss. May sweet memories of all of that which you shared bring joy, strength and peace today and in the days ahead.
Prayers and blessings,
Pastor Gloria Wade Dillon
Rev. Dr. Gloria Wade-Dillon
December 7, 2012
Cheryl & Family,
Sending my condolences on the passing of your father. Many years ago my family lived on McGinnis Drive and our Dad's were friends. They are both now resting in their heavenly home. May the Lord strengthen and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Donna Jordan-Payne
December 7, 2012
Mrs. Hill and Family, condolences to all in the loss of your loved one. God's will is done and he will carry you through. Love and prayers.
Veda Gudgel-Glenn
December 5, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Richard has passed. Although I did not personally know him, it felt like it through the stories Marie used to tell me. He was a special man and was very well loved. He will be greatly missed by all, but the wonderful memories you all shared will keep him alive in your hearts. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Soller
December 5, 2012
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