Richard Reid Hill, 76 of Wilburton, OK passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Monday, January 17 at the Opera House in Elk City, OK.

Richard was born on September 12, 1945 in Dumas, TX to Pat and Amy Beth (Henson) Hill. He grew up in Sunray, TX as the youngest child of four. Richard loved to reminisce about his childhood and memories of the family-owned Sunray Drug Store and the family farm where his love for horses first formed and grew, Richard was a true West Texas Cowboy. He graduated from Sunray High School and later served in the United States National Guard. He spent most of his professional career in oilfield services, the last 25 years at Energy Transfer Corporation. Richard loved to fish, hunt and enjoyed being outdoors. Richard was a very caring person and if at any time a friend or family member was in need, he always did his best to help.

Richard was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother Ernest Hill and sister Patty (Hill) Lackey; brothers-in-law, Bill Lackey and Bobby James

Richard is survived by his son, Ryan Hill and wife Christine of Albany, OR; grandchild Peter Hill also of Albany; sister Beth Ann (Hill) James of Dumas, TX; sister-in-law Hazel Hill of Moore, OK and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Richard also had very special neighbors, Bobby, Naomi, Woody and Kory Briant who cared for and loved him. The family is eternally grateful for them and all of his friends who were like family to him.

Waldrop Funeral Home