Lonnie "Lionel" Luther Hill

Lonnie "Lionel" Luther Hill, 74, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gloria Hill of Merryville, LA; sons, Terrance Samuel of Bon Wier, TX and LaShane L. Hill of Merryville, LA; daughters, Melanie and Earl Colton, Jr. of DeRidder, LA, Tomika Elizondo and Eddie of Sugarland, TX, Eunda Pickens and Elvin of Springs, TX, Shanida Green of Merryville, LA and Shakietha Hill of Merryville, LA; brother, Albert Hill, Jr. and Dorothy of Brooklyn Park, MN; special friends, Edward St. Romain and Harold Gill of Merryville, LA; sixteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wilbert McDaniels and his parents, Hampton and Ida Mae Hill.

Visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 with visitation from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at True Light Baptist Church in Merryville, LA.  Funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM.  Reverend Fred Hooper will officiate the service.  Pallbearers will be, LaShane Hill, Edward St. Romain, Myron Williams, Reginald Noble, Quinton Williams and Tevin Williams. Burial will follow at Merryville Community Cemetery in Merryville, LA, with presentation of flag and honors.