Thursday, January 28, 2021

Leonard Hill Jr.


Leonard Harold Hill Jr., 74, of Panama, OK passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home.  Leonard was born April 7, 1946 in Elk City, OK to Leonard Sr. & Leota (White) Hill.  He was a veteran of the US Navy serving in Vietnam retiring as Chief Petty Officer after 25 years in service.  His hobbies were watching NASCAR, football and boxing.  His grand & great grandchildren were his greatest joy.  Leonard was preceded in death by his son, Scott Saling, Grandson, David R. Payton Jr. and brother in law, Pete Bullock.

 Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Ava of the home; daughters, Gaye & Shawn McGuinness of Commerce, GA, Gina & Rod Birckel of Porum, OK; sons, Shane Saling of Spiro and Robin Hill; sisters, Linda & Bill Miller of McCloud, Lavera & Richard Deramo of Houston, TX, Linette Bullock of Harrah, OK; grandchildren, Justin & Erika Hendren, Leota Nicole & Hunter Lane, Sha & Trey Upton, Austin & Tara Kennedy, Chad Eatmon, Allyn Saling; great grandchildren, Jasmin, Jaiya, Leonard Jermiah Hendren, Krsna Hutson, Morrison Stone, Jessie, Hazel and Madysen Kennedy.

Services will be 10 am  Monday, February 1, 2021 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Jim Cook officiating. Interment will be at Fort Smith National Cemetery at 2 pm.  The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 pm  to visit with relatives & friends.


2 comments:

Unknown said...

I hated to see you go but I know you are in a far better place. No more pain now you can fly high and run in the clouds. Thank you for always being there for me love you Rest in peace Dad ,

Leota said...

So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Thoughts are with your family during this time.