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James Doc McGill, 83, of Clinton, passed away at his home on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was surrounded by loved ones.
Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Lillie McGill; daughter, Mary McCulley; sons-in-law, John McCulley and Rev. Sam White; brothers, Conly McGill, Paul McGill, and Clyde McGill; sisters, Etta Daugherty and Bulla Vickery.
He was 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 and Maverick Hawkins, Lindzey and Laci Taylor, Emberlyn and Revan McCulley, Marissa, Victoria, Trystan, and Merida Jenkins; Judd White. As well as other close family and friends.
He was proud to serve his country and was a Veteran of both, Army and 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 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. Joey Cagley officiating. Family and friends will meet at Holley Gamble Funeral Home on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:15 am to go in the funeral procession to Jarnigan’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery for a Graveside service beginning at 11:00 am with Rev. Travis Freeman officiating.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the McGill family.
