Larry Joe Hill, age 78, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. He was born April 2, 1945 in Sikeston, Missouri to Henry and Gladys Hill.
Larry Joe grew up in Carlisle, Arkansas working with his family on the farm. He attended Carlisle High School where he played football, basketball and ran track. He went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Kay. They raised their four children in Sherwood.
Larry Joe worked and dedicated his life to the glass business which he owned and operated for over 57 years. He loved music and was a huge Johnny Cash fan. He had a loving heart, generous nature, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was so loved by his four children and his 10 grandchildren who knew him as “Pop”.
Among those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Ronnie Hill (Gayle), Jerry Hill (Dorothy); sister-in-laws Joyce Hill, Kathy Daniels, Roberta Daniels; his children, Larie Scallon (Steve), Timmy Hill (Ericka), Kimberly Kelley, and Dori Kramer; and 10 grandchildren that adored him, Madison Hill, Haydn Scallon (Holly), Dorianna Pan, Kayleb Scallon, Zayd Kelley, Mackenzie Pan, Avenley Kelley, Xander Cash Hill, Brinkley Hill, and Ansley Kelley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gladys Hill; brother, Sonny Hill; sisters, Mary Rhodes (Dallas), Otha Gardner, and his beautiful wife of 52 years Kay Daniels Hill.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 2:00PM at the Hamilton Baptist Church. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00PM. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery.
So very sorry for the loss of Larry, our thoughts and prayers for you all in the coming days and weeks. Larry was a good and kind man and to some a great Boss. He will be missed by many. The worlds loss is Heavens gain… sincerely Teresa and Rusty Turner
Condolences to the family and friends of Larry he was a good friend and had a lot of fun with him and had a heart as big as Texas and always a lot of good times just talking to him. He will be missed dearly
Condolences to Larry’s family. Larry touched the hearts and lives of so many along his life’s’ journey. He was generous to a fault and will be sorely missed. May God Bless and comfort all those he loved befriended.