Leslie "Les" Eugene Hill

Leslie “Les” Eugene Hill, 65, beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, and dedicated servant of the Cedar Creek Lake community, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2025, doing the work he loved.

Born on April 29, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas, Les spent his life helping others. He served the Payne Springs Fire Department for 16 years as a firefighter and Fire Chief, and for 11 years worked as a paramedic with ETMC EMS. Les was respected for his steady presence, courage, and genuine care for the people he served.

After retiring from Fire and EMS, Les continued shaping the fire service as an instructor for the Fire School at Texas A&M Commerce, leaving a lasting impact on the next generation of firefighters. In later years, he worked in irrigation and fire sprinkler installation, known for his reliability and commitment to his customers.

Les played a meaningful role in the early roots of Hills Can Do and remained its biggest supporter. He was deeply proud of the man his son became and of the company that now carries the Hill name and work ethic forward. For the past six years, Les worked as an equipment operator and crew leader with TRWD, where he was admired for his dependability and leadership.

Above all, Les was a hands-on, lead-by-example father and a man who showed his love through action. His loyalty, compassion, and willingness to help others defined his life and the legacy he leaves behind.

Les is survived by his son Zachary Ryan Hill and his wife, Callie Jo; his grandchildren Hadlee Rian and Watson Ryan Hill, all of Mabank, Texas; his wife Lori Allison Hill of Eustace, Texas; his wife’s children Chadney Hunstable II and Camden Hunstable; and grandson Chadney Hunstable III; his brothers Carroll Ray Hill of Alexandria, Virginia, and Gary Dean Hill of Eustace, Texas; his sister Linda Marie Hill Smith and her husband, Douglas Wayne Smith, of Kerrville, Texas; nieces and nephews: Chessie Hodgson and her children David and Camryn; Amanda Hill Etro and her husband, James, and their children Evaleigh and Thomas; Garrett Hill and his wife, Lacy Dugan Hill, and their children Amre, Jaxon, and Maverick; and Daniel Hill; first cousins Shane Beard, Ron Beard, Cindy Higgins, Pat Berg, and Larry Berg. Les is also survived by many extended family members, friends, coworkers, firefighters, paramedics, first responders, and countless lives touched over 65 years of relationship and service.

He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond Alton Hill and Mariann Jean Hill; and his grandparents Ralph Wayne ad Ollie Lou Hill, and Alfred and Leona Nelson.

A Celebration of Life will be held on December 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Mabank Pavilion, 200 S Easley Parkway, Mabank, Texas. Friends, coworkers, and members of the fire service and community are encouraged to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Les by living as he did - with integrity, compassion, and a willingness to help others.