Leonard Wilford Greenhill Sr., 93, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 23rd, 2024. He was born on March 11th, 1931, to the late Jones Robert Greenhill and Murtice Rogers Greenhill. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Anna Young Greenhill, brothers John, Lee J., and Glenn Greenhill, sister Mary “Sis” Matthews, and half-sister Katie Johnston.
Born and raised in Hickory, Leonard dedicated his life to family, faith, and hard work.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army, on active duty from 1951 to 1953, and in the Reserves until 1959. Following his military service, Leonard embarked on a successful career at Superior Cable, where he worked for 21 years, eventually becoming a supervisor. In the 1960s, he operated Crown Service Station in Hildebran and in the 1970s, opened Riverside Mobile Home Park. His entrepreneurial spirit then led him and his oldest son, Harold, to open Greenhill Furniture, a thriving business they ran together for over 20 years. Leonard continued to channel his industrious nature into land development with his youngest son, Leonard, from 1994 until 2008.
Leonard was blessed with a loving marriage to his beloved Rosalie for 58 years. Together, they built a life filled with love and devotion. After raising their three children, they enjoyed traveling excursions with their close friends.
As a dedicated member of Wilkies Grove Baptist Church, Leonard's faith was a cornerstone of his life, guiding him through all his endeavors. He served as a deacon in many churches in the Hickory area throughout his life.
In his leisure time, Leonard enjoyed golf and gardening, and also staying informed of current events by watching Fox News. He served as president of the Lions Club and was always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends, especially when a shovel or tractor was involved. He took great joy in collecting jewelry throughout the year from QVC and various catalogs to gift to all the ladies in the family at Christmas time. His family and friends will remember him for his unwavering faith, strong work ethic, and the deep love he had for those around him, especially his family.
Leonard is survived by his son, Harold Greenhill, and his wife Debbie of Hildebran; his son, Leonard Greenhill Jr., and his wife Toni of Hickory; and his daughter, Kathy Greenhill Delgatti, and her husband Michael of Winston-Salem; Grandchildren: Olivia Graham of Hickory (Chris), Lauren Hinnant of Halifax (Chris), Lillie Lingle of Granite Falls (Jason), Taylor Delgatti of Raleigh, Chase Delgatti of Winston-Salem, and Bobby Greenhill (fiancé Kennedy Stilwell) of Hickory; Great-grandchildren: Boone Hinnant, Maggie Hinnant, and Deacon Greenhill; half-sister, Ruth Proctor; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Leonard's life will be held at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church in Hickory at 3pm on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 with the Rev. Thurman Roe and Rev. Chance Settle officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 pm to 2:45pm. Pallbearers will be Bobby Greenhill, Chris Graham, Chris Hinnant, Jason Lingle, John London, and Chance Settle.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the loving staff of Cambridge House and Medi Home Health and Hospice for the excellent care provided in Leonard's final earthly years.
Memorials may be made in his memory to Cambridge House, 114 10th St. NE Hildebran, NC 28637 or Gideons International, 321 W Main Ave. Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Leonard's legacy of love, dedication, and faith will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. May he rest in eternal peace in the arms of his Lord and Savior.
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