Howard O. Hill, 95, of Christopher passed away on January 21, 2019.
He was born on January 2, 1924 in Zeigler, IL to Wiley L. and Henritta Ann (Dixon) Hill. He married Olive (McCluskey) Hill on March 10, 1946 and she preceded him in death on June 18, 2016.
He is survived by his children Howard Duane (Juanita) Hill of Charleston, IN, Marsha Kay Bowers of Benton and Ginger (Jayce) Martin of Christopher; Clint (Amy) Hill, Somer (Ryan) Novakovsky, Robert Morris III, Tony (Ashley) Hodge, John (Gretchen) Martin, Jayson (Marcy) Martin, Jesse Martin, and Jamie Thompson; great grandchildren Cassie Novakovsky, Gabe Novakovsky, Darren Hill, Autumn Hill, Griffin Hill, Allie Hodge, Lauren Kent, Ashlyn Thompson, Alex Thompson, Veda Martin, Janson Martin, Gracie Martin, Jaycie Martin, Callie Martin, and Adlie Martin; one sister Vida Louise Little of Dallas, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two grandchildren Darren Duane Hill and Andrew Lee Querry, four sisters and two brothers.
Howard served in the United States Army during World War II and Korea. He was a Mine Superintendent, and enjoyed hang gliding. He was also a member of the Church of Christ in Christopher.
Funeral services will be on Friday January 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother George Marshall officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday January 24, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 7:30 PM and on Friday January 25, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Veteran’s Medical Center CLC Hospice, 2401 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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