Kenneth Ray Hill

Kenneth Ray Hill, 69, of Seminole, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born on Friday, November 18, 1954 to Harm David Hill and Caladonia Bell Hill in Seminole, Oklahoma. Kenneth had attended Wolf and Bowlegs Public Schools. He had worn various hats throughout his professional life including that of a landscaper in Shawnee, Oklahoma and a hotel manager in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Kenneth served in the United States Army in 1972 and was a lifelong traveler and outdoorsman. He also enjoyed time inside watching classic westerns on TV. He will be remembered as a devoted brother who never failed to call his siblings on their birthdays.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Harm David Hill and Caladonia Bell Hill; brothers, Joe Hill, Charles Hill, Junior Harm Hill, George Vernon Hill, Afton Hill, Billy Joe Hill and his sisters, Aretta May and Mary Francis Biswell.

Kenneth is survived by his son, Orie Hill, of Lawton; his brother, James (Jim) Hill and wife, Jennifer of Bethal Acres, Oklahoma; sisters, Nancy Lee Gordon of Seminole, Oklahoma and Catherine Franceen Payne, of Wanette, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

A graveside celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024 with Rev. Clyde Lindsey officiating at Wolf Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma.