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David Gill Obituary
He was born July 30, 1939 in McArthur, the son of the late Lloyd and Mary Collins Gill. He was married for 58 years to Cara Dawne Allen Gill, who survives.
David retired from Austin Powder. He also retired as McArthur Fire Chief after 48 years of total service. He served on McArthur Village Council and was also the Village Clerk, attended the McArthur United Methodist Church and was a member of Delta Lodge 207 F&AM. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, David Allen (Christina) Gill of McArthur; grandson, David Gregory Gill of McArthur; and brother, Michael (Cathy) Gill of Centerville.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Marianne Knox.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 16 at the McArthur United Methodist Church, 200 S. Market St., McArthur, with Rev. Dr. Randy Hardman and Rev. Jim Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Elk Cemetery, McArthur. A firefighter service was conducted Monday at Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home.
The family suggests contributions may be made to the Vinton County Education Foundation, 307 W. High St., McArthur, OH 45651, in memory of David L. Gill, in honor of David Gregory Gill.
Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com.
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Amy & Mike Lewis
April 15, 2019
Aunt Cara Dawne, David, Chris and Gregory,
We are so saddened and sorry for you loss. May God be with you and extend His peace, love and comfort to you all during this time.
Much love!
Sandy and Chester (Junior) Seitz
April 15, 2019
Cara Dawne, Dave, Chris and Gregory, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ed and Linda Maerker
April 14, 2019
Cara Dawn, David, Chris and Gregory, we are so sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for God to comfort you during this difficult time.
Beverly Boring-Goheen
April 13, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was always a fine and honorable man. One of my best memories of Dave was from Austin Powder and how particular he was about his truck driving paper work. He always treated others with dignity and respect. Prayers for all the family. Remember the good times.
Cindy Dearth Pekkanen
April 13, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Gill family..so sorry to hear this...our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Debbie (May) Schultz
April 12, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you Cara Dawne, David, Chris and Gregory. Dave was always kind to me and my girls. He served his community and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. May God bless and give you and your family strength.
Polly Brandau
April 12, 2019
We are so sorry for the loss of Dave. He was a good man.
Esther & Kimberly Bell
April 12, 2019
Prayers to the entire Gill family. Dave was a wonderful human being and one hard worker. May he rest in peace.
heather prater rich
April 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
Kathy Cecil
April 12, 2019
My deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort for your family.
Ronnie & Linda Trainer
April 12, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Belinda (Sal) (Day) Duncan
April 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers...
Carolyn storms mcmanis
April 12, 2019
Thank you for your service my friend
Jim Beckner
April 12, 2019
I had the pleasure of serving with Dave on many occasions as Fire Chief. He was a great gentleman and served his community well. He will be missed by many. My condolences to his family and many friends. I'm sorry I will miss the Firefighter services as I am still out of town, RIP Chief Gill.
Debbie Boyer
April 12, 2019
I am so sorry for your lost. Thinking of you with prayers. You have your memories with him forever. Debbie Mason Boyer
Lisa Allman
April 12, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Love & prayers!
Amy Warthman
April 12, 2019
May God bless you Cara Dawne Allen Gill and your family in this time of sorrow. Thank You for your service.
Joseph Will
April 12, 2019
Very great man! Rest in peace!
Sally Bishop lpn
April 12, 2019
It was a privilege to care for Dave. your family is in my prayers.
Hivick Family
April 11, 2019
Cara Dawne, Dave, Chris and Gregory,
We are so very sorry.
Sarah Landrum
April 11, 2019
So deeply sorry for your loss. He was very dear to me and will be greatly missed by so many. Love and prayers to the entire family.
Kirt Ward
April 11, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Raymond & Shirley Ward
April 11, 2019
Cara Dawne and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Cindy Taylor
April 11, 2019
Sorry for the family's loss
Rick Jones
April 11, 2019
Sorry for the Loss...Rip David...Prayers sent to Family & Friends....Thanks for Your Life long Service to the Fire Dept too...and Community...Amen..
Angie Wolfe
April 11, 2019
Chris, David and Gregory
We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Angie, Grant, Amanda and Alex Wolfe
Margy Murphy
April 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ernie and Nancy Allman
April 11, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mary Barnett
April 11, 2019
May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Scott Walker
April 11, 2019
Dave, I am sorry to hear about your dad.
Frances Acord
April 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Larry & Diane Acord
Kim and Vickie Wortman
April 11, 2019
With our deepest sympathy.
Gloria Fee
April 11, 2019
What a special video of a great family...Love to you Cara Dawne , David, Chris and Gregory...God Bless each of you. .....Gloria
Janice Harper Jones
April 11, 2019
Cara Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Hugs, Cousin Janice
Carol Lamb
April 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Teresa McIntosh
April 11, 2019
Dave, Chris and Gregory, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayer for you during this time.
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