Robert H. Bob McGill
June 5, 1932 ~ August 6, 2011
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Robert "Bob" McGill, 79, of Israel Road, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011.
A native of Gaffney, SC, he was the son of the late William W. and Margaret Elizabeth Kearse McGill. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William W. McGill II, and Edward H. McGill.
Mr. McGill was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a former officer with the Town of Biltmore Forest Police Department. He was a member of the Hominy Masonic Lodge and Pole Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. McGill was a devoted, loving, husband and father, and was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking and civil war history.
He and his wife of 58 years, Margie Venecia Pitman McGill, met when they were children at the Connie Maxwell Children's Home in Greenwood, SC.; In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jennie Blevins and husband, Tom, of Arden and Elizabeth McCain and husband, Robert, of Asheville.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Thurman officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Buncombe County Honor Guard Memorial Team will provide honors for Mr. McGill.
Area police and fire friends are invited to attend as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Mrs. McGill, Beth, and Jennie,
I’m so sorry to hear about Mr McGill’s passing. It’s truly a void that can’t be filled but remember that you will be with him again and what a beautiful reunion that will be. Thinking of you daily.
Sarah Blankenship
Eddie so sorry to hear of the passing of your Uncle,cherish his memories they are forever..
Jean
Dear Margie, Jennie and Beth, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob will be greatly missed. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May God bless and comfort you as only He can.
Much love, Peg
Dear Margie and girls,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. The comfort is that you know we will see him again someday. My prayers and love are with you all!
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you and yours.
Jim and Genell Ertzberger
Margie Randall and I are so sorry about Bob’s death you and Bob were such sweet friends of ours and Bob will be missed terribly. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love to you
Randall and Jan
Marg and family: Ive missed Bob for several months and will continue to miss him. He was a dear friend. We spent many hours together on the golf courses around Asheville and in SC. Thank God for making a way for us to see him again some sweet day. Our love and sympathy to you and your family.
Mrs. McGill, Beth and Robert,
I am very saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. Please keep the memories of such a great man and know that he is now healed and with our savior Jesus Christ.
Brian and Sharla Turner
Jennie….I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers…..
Mrs. Mcgill – We were so sorry to hear of Mr. McGill’s passing, we know you will miss him greatly. We send our sympathy and will keep you in our prayers.
Terry Thomas and the girls at the credit union.
Margie, Jennie and Beth … Kathy and I were so sadden to hear about Bob. Our hearts goes out to you. You will always be like family. Margie, your cheerful voice and smile always made the firefighter’s day and we will always cherish our memories of Bob. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennie, I am so sorry to hear about your Daddy. I pray God will put his arms around you and your family and give you comfort and peace at this time. I will remember you and your family in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. McGill. I love you both so much. What a bless ya’ll have been to me and my son. I still have the bird house Mr. McGill gave me. He is a wonderful man.
Love you and God Bless,
Deanna Constance & Joshua Sluder
Margie,Jennie & Beth
Our prayers & thoughts are with you.I pray God will comfort you in the days ahead.Love Ya
Margie, Jennie and Beth … Kathy and I were so sadden to hear about Bob. Our hearts goes out to you. You will always be like family. Margie, your cheerful voice and smile always made the firefighter’s day and we will always cherish our memories of Bob. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ms. Margie and Family..so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Margie, We were so sadden to hear of Bob’s death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
My uncle Bob was the sweetest and caring man. He would do anything for you, all you had to do was ask. I will miss him so much. At least he is with his brothers now.
Jenny, I am so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margie and girls, we are so sorry for your loss. I will never forget what sweet neighbors you were to us. We are praying that the God of all comfort will give you peace in this time of grief.
Reagan and Joyce Riddle
Margie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a sweet and caring lady and I have always loved you.
Bob and Daddy are with our Heavenly Father now and we will see them again one day.
May God bless and be with you and your family through this and always.
I’m sorry to hear about the death of Bob. Bob and Marjie have always been special to me. My grandmother, Maxie Henderson, was the cottage mother where Marjie lived when she was at Connie Maxwell. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Uncle Bob was a wonderful, kind man and I loved him so much. I am sorry I could not be there for the funeral but I will see all of you soon.
Jennie, you and your family are in my prayers. I pray your sweet memories of time with your Dad will be a strength during this time or sorrow.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all and love you very much.
Margie you Jennie and Beth are three very special people who have lost a wonderful husband and father. We are praying for god to give you stength to get through this. The firefighters who know you love and respect you very much. If you ever need me for anything just call. God bless you and Bob will be waiting for all of you.
Margie, I’m out of town. I was sadden to hear about Bob passing. Their are many firefighters standing by your side at this time of sorry. God bless you and your family in this time of sorry.
Margie, I’m out of town. I was sadden to hear about Bob passing. Their are many firefighters standing by your side at this time of sorry. God bless you and your family in this time of sorry.
MARGIE, OUR LOVE CANNOT BE EXPRESSED
WITH WORDS.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTERS.
BOB AND VIRGIE MCKINNEY
Margie, Beth and Jennie,
We are so sad for your loss. We are praying for God to strengthen you and comfort you during this time.
Margie, It saddens me to hear about Bob’s passing. Their are many of the older AFD firefighters who stand ready to help you at this time of loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time.
Jane & I were saddened when we received a call while in Texas that Bob had passed away. Our prayers are with each of you as you face each new day. We know that he is in a better place but he will be missed. We are available for each of you if you should need anything. Margie you are in the care of two wonderful girls that will take care of all your needs. To fill the void will be impossible.