Tom "Toad" L. Hill Obituary

Tom "Toad" L. Hill attended Fremont Ross High School in Fremont, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Tom "toad" L. Hill.

Graduation Year	Class of 1964
Date of Passing	Apr 03, 2013
About	LINDSEY: Tom "Toad" Leroy Hill, 66, of Lindsey, OH passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. He was born on June 2, 1946 in Fremont, OH, the son of Charles and Betty (Clark) Hill. He was a 1964 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Tom served in the US Army from 1965 to 1972, spending two tours of duty as a First Lieutenant in the Vietnam War. He was stationed with the 6th Battalion 9th Infantry 1st Infantry Division-Big Red 1, Division Headquarters-Company Commander, Lai Khe- Vietnam. Tom was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVN Award), the Bronze Star, Marksman (M-14) Rifle Badge and Good Conduct Medal. Tom married Patricia Whitney on June 16, 1978 and she survives. He worked as a Quality Engineer for area industrial companies such as Standard Products in Pt. Clinton, OH. Tom was a member of the Fremont VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Lindsey Lions, Lindsey Village Council and former member of the Fremont Community Theatre and Boy Scouts of America. Tom is survived by his wife, Patricia Hill, Lindsey, OH; children, Illya Bowersox and Ian Slaymaker; grandchildren, Madeleine and Gabriel; sister, Rosalyn (Richard) Reno; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Hill. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati OH 45250-0301 Attn: Gift Processing. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.whhfh.com Arrangements were entrusted to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Crematory. Published in the News-Messenger on April 6, 2013 Print \| View Guest Book Related Memorial Sites Bronze Star VFW