Hayden Gill

Lloyd Hayden Gill, age 83, of Antwerp, passed away at 4:30 am, Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 at Hawthorn Court, Paulding.

Born in Nortonville, Kentucky on October 18, 1923, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Ethel (Ferguson) Gill.

On July 15, 1967 he married Phyllis Trutwin. She passed away October 1, 1983.

Hayden worked as a truck driver at United Trucking Service, Fort Wayne, retiring February 21, 1986. He enjoyed his family, friends, working on his car and always had a great sense of humor.


He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Darlene Botteron of Antwerp, Dodie (Ed) McCreery of Cecil, Dottie James of Fort Wayne, Tonya Stevens of Iowa; sons, William (Karen) of Antwerp, Robert (Linda) of Defiance, Howard (Debra) of Maryland, James (Dawn) of Paulding; 30 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

His son, John; sister, Clarabelle Emmons and brothers Floyd, Calvin, Paul & Kenny preceded him in death.

You are invited to participate in his funeral service at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp, at 11 am on Friday, June 29th, with Reverend Jim Edwards officiating.

You may call Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8 pm, and Friday, 10 am at Dooley Funeral Home.

He will be laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.

In his memory contributions may be made to Hawthorn Court Activity Fund.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com