James Doc McGill
James Doc McGill, 83, of Clinton passed away at his home Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lillie McGill; daughter, Mary McCulley; sons-in-law, John McCulley and the Rev. Sam White; brothers, Conly McGill, Paul McGill and Clyde McGill; and sisters, Etta Daugherty and Bulla Vickery.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen (Bean) McGill; daughters, Sharon White and Marie Ford; son-in-law, Bob Ford; sister, Maudie Robinson of Michigan; grandchildren, Matthew Williams, Joseph (Becca) McCulley, Sabrina (Josh) Hawkins, Sonya (Dennis) Jenkins, Scott (Shelby) White and Jazmine Ford; great-grandchildren, Xander Williams, Ezekiel Hawkins, Maverick Hawkins, Lindzey Taylor, Laci Taylor, Emberlyn McCulley, Revan McCulley, Marissa Jenkins, Victoria Jenkins, Trystan Jenkins, Merida Jenkins and Judd White; along with other close family members and friends.
He was proud to serve his country and was a veteran of both the Army and the National Guard.
After 35 years of dedication, he retired from Modine. He loved hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Most of all, he loved and cherished time spent with his grandchildren.
Receiving of friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.
The funeral will begin at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Joey Cagley officiating. Family and friends will meet at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, to go in procession to Jarnigan’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery for a graveside service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Travis Freeman officiating.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is serving the McGill family.
