Hillard "Slim" Litton

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    Hillard “Slim” Litton, 86, passed away in Casa Grande, AZ, on Monday, March 17, 2014. He was born in Paintsville, KY on March11, 1928 the son of the late Elbert and Sarah (nee: Meek) Litton.
    Slim served his country with the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until 1971, retiring as a staff sergeant. On April 19, 1952, he was united in marriage to the former Frances Lehner. After retiring, he had been employed by the J.I. Case Co. for over 23 years.  Slim was a member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church, the Air Force Sergeants Association, and the Local #180 Retirees.
    Surviving are his wife, Fran, their children, Bruce Litton, of Milwaukee, Roseann Litton, Michael Litton, both of Racine, Mark (Catherine) Litton, of Milwaukee, Bonnie (Robert) Marcoe, of Paddock Lake, and Robert (Salina) Litton, of Maricopa, AZ; grandchildren, Ricky (Barbara) Sederberg, Jennifer (Chris) Lubrano, Michelle Litton, all of Racine, Nicolas Litton, David Litton, both of Milwaukee, Tia Litton, and Stacey Smith, both of Maricopa, AZ; great grandsons, Michael Sederberg,  Kegan Conwell, and Ricky E. Sederberg. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, Slim was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Cherie Litton; granddaughter, Lindsey Litton; and sister, Edith Tackkert.
     A memorial funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Richard Catholic Church, 1509 Grand Ave., on Saturday, April 5th at 12:00 o’clock noon, with Rev. Ronald J. Gramza officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Full military honors will follow the mass.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Richard Catholic Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, 620 S. 76th St. Milwaukee, WI 53214.