James Marvin McGill

1930 - 2017

James Marvin McGill obituary, 1930-2017, Huntsville, AL

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Valhalla Funeral Home

698 WINCHESTER RD NE

Huntsville, Alabama

James McGill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2017.

James Marvin "Jim" McGill, 87 of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017.



Jim was born to James and Audrey (Wilbanks) McGill on April 3, 1930, in Ashland, Mississippi. He passed away May 15, 2017, at Huntsville Hospital here in Huntsville after a 4 month illness. He was 87 years old.



On December 17, 1951, he was married to Elladene (Alexander) McGill in Alabama. They lived most of their lives in Huntsville, Alabama. They were married 65 years.



Jim retired in January 2015 as a Schaeffer Oil Distributor and Sales Representative. Jim loved his customers.



Jim served in the army in Vietnam and retired October 31, 1968 out of Redstone Arsenal after 20 years of service. He was an active church member until failing health prevented his participation.



He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Audrey.



Survivors include two sons: Bruce McGill, Tim McGill and his wife Janice, one daughter Sleida Viramontes and her husband Michael, 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. Two brothers: Gary and his wife Jamie. Arnold and his wife Paulette, 3 sisters: Mary Evelin, Ouida, Sue and her husband Floyd. And numerous Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews and Great Nieces.



Visitation will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00pm in Valhalla's Chapel. Entombment will immediately follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to specialops.org in honor of Jim. Please sign his guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.

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May 18, 2017

Roger Myers

I have known Jim for over 30 yrs. A good man, I will miss him. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Roger Myers

May 18, 2017

Larry Sublett

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. I remember him as a very kind and thoughtful gentleman. My condolences to the entire family.

May 17, 2017

Karen Rossi

Bruce, My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Karen

May 16, 2017

Donna Smith

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May 16, 2017

Henry

Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss of a dear loved one.

May 16, 2017

Frank Jenkins

We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man & will be missed. Praying for you during this time.

Frank, Carol, Trina & Don

May 16, 2017

Marvene Hillis Borntrager

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and was always nice to our family. Praying for you during this time.

May 15, 2017

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Raleigh East

I worked with Jim for (12) years he was a kind loyal friend, a great guy to work for, he gave me a chance to make great life for my family. He will be missed.

May 15, 2017

Ray Hardin

Lost a very,very good man and friend--Loved Bro Jim and the McGill family but he has made home. God bless and praying for family

May 15, 2017

Victoria McGill

May you and the family take comfort in knowing you have an Angel in Heaven watching over you.

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