"Will miss you my friend. You always made me laugh. Rest In Peace!"
In loving memory of
Ralph Eugene Mcgill
Ralph Eugene McGill Sr. age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He loved picking at the flea market and once owned his own antique store. He treasured antique cars, music & dancing and most importantly people. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Alice McGill, his siblings, Gerald, Robert, and Pete McGill, & Ima Bennet. He is survived by his loving wife, Billie McGill, sister, Doris Hampton, brother, Charles "Chuck"Junior McGill, son, Ralph McGill Jr., & step-children, Shaun Howard and Kimberly Howard. Family will receive friends at 11am on Saturday, August 29 at Love Chapel Church with a Memorial service to follow at 12pm. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family and invites you to sign our online guest book below
Tributes
"Prayers for Ralph and all the loved ones you left behind. May God bless each one and heel your hearts from the pain and help you find peace. Love, Barbara (Babbs)"
"Ralph you were truly a blessing to be around always joking and caring about those you were around. You were there for me and my children when we needed you most and for this reason and just because of the person you were I will always love you as well as Kaylee. She does love her uncle Ralph. We will miss you! R.I.P and enjoy dancing and joking with the angels. Love, Barbara (Or as you sometimes called me) Babbs"
"Ralph, you are truly one of a kind, my friend. They broke the mold after they made you (and, I think, cracked it a little beforehand). I am certain you have all the angels of heaven laughing themselves silly by now. You will be greatly missed, my brother. Rest in peace."
"Uncle Rufus you will be miss dearly by all the people that you have touch over the years to know you is to love you.Uncle Rufus I will miss you very much,and thanks for all you have done for me over the years and all the stuff you got me into we had a good time.I will miss you and love you rest in peace Uncle Rufus"
"Ralph you were such a loving and caring person. You will be missed dearly. I remember that time you took me to target and bought me clothes, and after you took me to Outback steak house for lunch like it was yesterday. It's just so hard to believe you are really gone! I love you so much! Fly high! And watch over us all, as we all know that you will! ?"
"I am sorry for your loss. Heaven is just a little sweeter now."
"Rest in peace Ralph. You were a good brother I law. always there for my children."
"We will all miss Ralph. I have known him sinceHe was a young boy. He was always there for My children.RIp Ralph we will miss You."
"I know thAt for sure, won't be the same without him around. He made jokes right to the end . He loved his family and friends. Never met a stranger. I know we have our stories that will remain in our memories of being with him, some can be told and others are just for your memories. He was one heck of a man and a fighter to the end . I Loved him for being in my life of events . I know some of him rubbed off on me and I will carry that on in my life. Godspeed "Rufus" Love You and hope to meet up with you and our family someday. Enjoy Heaven and being in peace ??"
"I miss you Uncle Ralph. You truly did make us all laugh. I will never forget you. My heart goes out to all our Family and Friends. Love always, Suzy McGill Fort Myers Florida"
"I will miss my best friend for over 35 years dearly. We had the time of our life at one time or another and no one but no one could make me laugh like RalphI love that man and miss him already"