George H. Hill, a worker for the Leavenworth Grain Elevator, Walcott Elevator, Missouri Pacific Railroad and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City Hospital. George had been battling several illnesses over the years. He was 88.
George was born May 27, 1934, in Leavenworth, KS the son of Howard and Ruth (Elwood) Hill.
George is proceeded in death by various relatives and family members.
George and his only sibling Gertrude were raised by Ruth (Elwood) Hill Kune. Lacking a high school diploma, he was able to do anything with his hands. George was a member of the Fortress of Faith Christian Fellowship and a helper/supporter of God’s Open Closet. He was a strong believer in God, faith, love of family and hard work.
He married Ida (Shawanibin) Flint Sprenkle Hill on May 12, 2001 in Kansas 5 months before her passing.
He married Margaret R. Hill on June 14, 1952, in Atchison and were married 42 years before her passing.
Together they raised 5 daughters and 1 son; Robin Ivison, Wathena KS, Kathy (Paul) Gallagher, McLouth KS, Mary Ann Sanders, Port Orange FL, Diana (Tony) Sheppard, Brunswick GA, George (Timothy) Hill who also proceeded him in death. Peggy (Larry) Miller, Independence MO.
Other survivors include: 12 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great-great Grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, KS. On Monday, February 27, 2023. Funeral Service will follow at noon. Service will be conducted by Senior Pastor Howard Jones. Burial will be at Mount Muncie Cemetery.
