Willie Eugene Hill
July 14, 1947 - June 19, 2019
Willie Eugene Hill, 71, of Peoria passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:15 a.m. at OSF Richard Owens L. Hospice Home. He was born in Sandhill, MS on July 14, 1947 to Johnny Willus Hill and Frances Lee Taylor; they preceded him in passing. Willie married the love of his life, Lenora Hill, April 1, 1969; she survives. He retired from Caterpillar, where he worked diligently for 30 years. Willie was a lover of fishing, sports cars (especially Mustangs) the Dallas Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball team. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. In addition to his wife Lenora Hill he leaves to cherish his most precious memories: one son; Steve (Christi) Hill of Peoria: three daughters; Cynthia (Nathaniel ) Jones of Caseyville, IL, Stacie (Dr.James) Sutton of St. Louis, MO, and Felecia Hill of Peoria: two brothers; Pastor Carlester (Olivia) Hill and Jimmie Hill both of Peoria; two sisters; Etta Jean Rideout of Sandhill, MS and Bobbie (Vernon) Middleton of Canton, MS; five beloved grandchildren and a host of family and friend whom loved him dearly. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. James Sutton Pastor of Walk In Truth Christian Fellowship Church in St. Louis, MO will officiate. Willie will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at twparkschapel.com
Willie Eugene Hill, 71, of Peoria passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:15 a.m. at OSF Richard Owens L. Hospice Home. He was born in Sandhill, MS on July 14, 1947 to Johnny Willus Hill and Frances Lee... View Obituary & Service Information