William "Woody" McGill

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William McGill Obituary

William "Woody" Leslie Mahone McGill died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at University of Virginia Medical Center of complications after a brief illness.

A Charlottesville native, he was born June 15, 1934, at Martha Jefferson Hospital, the son of William B. McGill and Matty Strode McGill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Hover; and a sister, Beverly Hover Fogarty.

He graduated from Woodberry Forest School in 1953, and the University of Virginia in 1958, where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall Fraternity. After graduation, he went to work for People's National Bank, now Bank of America, from which he retired in 1994.

Woody loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed his many years of surf fishing and "fun in the sun" on Hatteras Island with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Roberts McGill; a son, William Mahone McGill of Charlottesville; and a daughter, Susan McGill Overton and her husband, James Overton, of Waynesboro. Other survivors include cousins, Henry McGill and his wife, Sally, of Richmond, Betty McGill Davis of Florida; a brother-in -law, Richard Roberts of Charlottesville; a special friend, Eldridge Martin of Charlottesville; a niece, Linda Amos and her husband, Mike, of Charlottesville; and a nephew, William Dan Roberts of Richmond.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at The Church of Our Savior on Rio Road.

The family will receive friends following the service at their residence.

Memorial gifts may be made to The American Heart Association, 3025 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901; or the Charlottesville-Albemarle S.P.C.A., P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906.

Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Daily Progress from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for William McGill

12 Entries

Bud Luck

January 21, 2006

Dear Barbara, Bill and Susan,

Anne and I were very saddened to hear of Woody's passing and extend our heartfelt sympathies to your family. Mom and Dad surely enjoyed the time spent with Woody over the years and I was always happy that we had a such a good friend (and fishing buddy) in Woody. He will be remembered most fondly!

Best Regards,

Bud

MARY POLLARD

January 20, 2006

DEAREST BARBARA, BILL AND SUSAN:

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL. MY

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

IF I CAN BE OF ANY COMFORT, PLEASE

LET ME KNOW. LOVE ALWAYS,

MARY POLLARD (MRS GUS POLLARD)

Tommy Stargell

January 20, 2006

Dear Barbara,

What a wonderful couple and what a marvelous guy. About once a year we would get an early morning knock on the door. Woody had gone to the Donegal lowgrounds to hunt. He had done his "hunting", was cold, and ready for coffee with a splash of something warm. We could take care of that pretty quick and with the coffee came the wonderful and witty conversation. Times and a man to remember. Our family express our deep sympathy but we bet he's right now making someone laugh. Tommy , Janet and Genna Stargell

Joy Stallings

January 20, 2006

Dear Barbara, Bill, and Susan,

My deepest sympathies to you all. My parents have greatly appreciated Woody's and your friendship over the years and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Love,

Joy

Nancy & Bob Evers

January 19, 2006

Dear Sue, Jimmy and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours today and in the days to come. I have heard many wonderful things about your Dad from my sister, Liz, and I know that he will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him. Fondly,

Alex Galloway

January 19, 2006

Although I was sent to Woodberry "in shackles & chains", good friends like Woody made my 3 years tolerable. He was faster in the 100 hurdles than I was in the 100 yd dash, which hurt, but what a great,fun,& funny guy!

Beth (Huffman) & Gary Glaser

January 18, 2006

To our extended family, Barbara, Bill, Susan, and Jimmy, we will always treasure our times with you in Hatteras......cocktail hours, poker playing, pumpkin carving, singing along with Jimmy till all hours , and eating lots of good food..... Woody's hugs were the best. He will be missed by all the friends he made down here, our thoughts are with you all.

Grice Galleher

January 18, 2006

We had a lot of fun together at Woodberry and UVA - and all the years since then! I will really miss my old buddy.

Cocky Rodgers

January 18, 2006

Woody & I were good friends for many years from high school to the present. He will be greatly missed as a friend and a banker to me.

Barbara, I still think of you & Woody when we gave those New Year Eve party at Alumni Hall every year.

Alphonso Taylor

January 18, 2006

I recall "Woody" as being a very kind boss and mentor. His friendliness and his sense of humor will be missed.

Jo Busbee

January 18, 2006

Woody and I were associates and friends at the bank for many years. I will never forget him and his wonderful sense of humor. John and I extend our deepest sympathy to Barbara and the family.

Julius "BuddY' Johnson

January 18, 2006

My sincere condolences in the passing of a dear, respected friend. Woody came to the reunion of my Lane High School 50th class reunion, and was a friend of many of us in those wonderful years. I am deeply saddened by his passing.

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