George Hill, Henryetta, died April 18, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born March 20, 1948, in Henryetta to Freeman Hill and Walter and Alice (Soweka) Tulsa.
He attended Ryal and Graham schools. After completing his education, George enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam Era.
On March 21, 1981, George married the love of his life, Shirley Anna, in Henryetta. George dedicated himself to his work as a welder, contributing his skills to General Steel until his retirement. He was a member of the Ryal Community Baptist Church.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman Hill and Walter and Alice Tulsa, his daughter Georgina Hill, his brother Pastor John Tulsa, his uncles Jacob, Bunnie, and Robert Soweka, and his aunts Lillie Scott and Judy Mae Asbury.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Hill; their sons Chad Hill of the home and Jason Soweka and wife Kim of the Wilson Community; daughter Alethea Soweka of Tulsa; brothers Lewis Tulsa of Okmulgee and Harry Tulsa of Henryetta; sisters Liz Jones of Dewar and Bonnie Soweka of Henryetta; sisters-in-law Loretha Bohanan of Eagletown, Genevieve Tulsa of Henryetta, Sylvia Tulsa of Okmulgee, and Gwen Kelley of Broken Arrow, Arma Austin of Oklahoma City and Donna Anna of Broken Bow; brother-in-law, Noel Sanders of McAlester; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Viewing will be Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Integrity Funeral Service from 3 till 4 pm.. Following the viewing, he will be taken to Yardeka Indian Baptist Church south of Henryetta for a wake service to be held at 7p.m.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Yardeka Indian Baptist Church with Pastor Mitchell Taylor and Mekko George Thompson officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Soweka Family Cemetery in the Ryal Community with military honors conducted by the Mvskoke Nation Honor Guard.
Serving as pallbearers will be Landon Tulsa, Robin Soweka, Jr., Bud Soweka, Norman Asbury, Jason Soweka and Bubba Harjo.
Arrangements and services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.