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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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07/01/1944 – 08/29/2018
James Island
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM Tuesday, September 4, 2018, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home, with a burial in Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation
Mr. McGill’s family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Tuesday before the service at the funeral home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 1540 Camp Road, Charleston, 29412 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
John Charles “Johnny” McGill, 74, husband of Helen Thompson McGill, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at MUSC.
Mr. McGill was born July 1, 1944, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Charles Emory McGill and Nettie Player McGill Browder. He attended Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, VA and The Citadel. Mr. McGill was an automobile wholesaler and attended Epworth United Methodist Church. He was an avid historian of American History, an accomplished musician, a talented dancer and loved animals.
Surviving Mr. McGill in addition to his wife Helen, are: his daughters, Linda M. (Benjamin) Wojcik, of Denver, Colorado; and Sarah M. (Joshua) Bannister, of Mt. Pleasant; his son, John Emory McGill, of Charleston; a granddaughter, Parker Wojcik, of Denver, Colorado; a grandson, Elliott John Bannister, due in September; and two brothers, Charles McGill and Lenton McGill.
In addition to his parents, Mr. McGill was preceded in death by his sister Linda Spann.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Tuesday, September 4, 2018, in the chapel of Williamsburg Funeral Home, with a burial in Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. McGill’s family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Tuesday before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 1540 Camp Road, Charleston, 29412 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort and peace be with you. May you be filled with special memories.
Sending my love.
Helen, Linda, Sarah and Emory, we are so saddened to hear this news! Prayers are being said for Comfort , Strength and Guidance to be with you all. May God Bless You All…
Emmie and Edward
Helen, Charles, & Lenton, so sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. Keeping all of you I my thoughts & prayers.
Dear Sarah and family,
I was very sorry to hear this news. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Treasure all your good memories.
My sincere condolences.
Sarah, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family
I am thinking of all of you, and will continue to do so in the days ahead.
Claire Hudson Gaskins
My prayers to the family of a dear friend, and colleague. He will be terribly missed by one and all. A good Methodist, and a good car guy.
Helen and family- Kim, RaeAnna and I are so sorry for your loss. We offer our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies. We are fervently praying that God will grant you the strength only He can, and that He will wrap His loving arms around and keep you. As my cousin, I have always cared for and loved you. As you know, Johnny and I became quite close and spoke regularly, and I will truly miss the relationship we developed and our conversations. May God bless each of you.
Semper Fi
Brad
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Sarah. May you find some level of comfort knowing so many care. May you be blessed with peace and fond memories as you move forward. Please know that you will be In our thoughts and prayers. LoL