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Obed Hill Obituary
July 19, 1918 - May 17, 2007
Obed "O.B." Hill, 88, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 17, 2007. The proud owner of Hill's Linoleum for over 30 years, O.B. was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed raising and showing his World Champion Redbone Hounds, who appeared in the movie, "Where the Red Fern Grows".
He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mildred Hill; grandson, Mark King; granddaughter, Tracy Hill, and his favorite Redbone Hound, Red Ace.
O.B. leaves behind his children, Glenda Haile, Jimmie Hill and Donna Giuntoli. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, James Hill, Rebecca Hill, Tammy Snider, Joseph Giuntoli, Deborah Farmanian, Jennifer Haile and his 6 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, California. Services will be held at on Wednesday, May 23, 11:00 a.m., Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park.
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Anita Goss ( Berdot)
May 23, 2007
Donna
I was saddened to hear about your father. I have very special memories of time spent at your house. I think of you often and hope your are doing well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gene and Linda Allhands Lost Timber Redbones
May 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I knew Mr. Hill for several years. You didn't have to wonder where you stood with him, because he would tell you. I am sure glad to have some of his dogs in my kennel.
Stephanie Estrada
May 21, 2007
Donna & Joey-
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Love Stephanie Estrada(Ballard)
Stephanie Estrada
May 21, 2007
Tammy - I know how difficult this is for you, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and always.
I Love you Stephanie
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Dale & Laurie Young
May 20, 2007
He will be missed and not forgotten.
Rob & Katina Childers
May 20, 2007
The Childers' Family would like to offer our condolences in this difficult time. May the Lord help your healing.
Dave & Joanne Doliber Sampson Hill Redbones
May 20, 2007
Mr Hill will be greatly missed. We will especially miss our regular phone conversations. We are committed to keeping his line of Redbones going into the future and are grateful for all he did for us. Through his dogs, his legacy will live on.
Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home & Funeral Home
May 19, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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