Kenneth Dale “Red” Hill – Benton

Benton, IL– Kenneth Dale “Red” Hill, age 81 of Benton, passed away at 10:09 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Per Mr. Hill’s wishes, private family services will be held, and there will be no visitation.

Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Mr. Hill was born on September 10, 1934 in Benton, the son of Kenneth H. Hill and Effie M. (Loucks) Hill. He married the former Priscilla “Pat” Ponsetti on July 21, 1967 in Benton, and she survives.

He served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, during the Korean War.

Red worked 30-plus years and retired as a lineman with CIPS. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local 702.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Benton Elks Club and Boneyard Boccie Ball Club.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Priscilla “Pat” Hill of Benton; a step-daughter Jamie and husband Jimmy Neal of Benton; two grandchildren: Adam Neal and Abby Neal both of Benton; a niece Kimberly and husband Chuck Valdez of Anaheim, CA; a nephew John Wilkerson and wife Susan of College Park, MD.

Red was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister M. Gail Wilkerson and her husband Joseph W. Wilkerson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.