John Walter Gill Jr.

John Gill Obituary

Name: Memorial service for John Walter Gill Jr.
Start: 2023-07-29T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Lake of the Woods Church

John Walter Gill, Jr

John "Jack" Walter Gill, Jr., age 81, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, entered into God's Kingdom on June 6, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Gill, Sr. of Jackson, Mississippi.

Jack was a dedicated and devoted father and husband. He is survived by his wife, Susan; his son, Sean (Michele); and his daughters, Heather, Holly (Michael Gerald) and Jaclyn (Michael Ruiz). Jack was also the loving grandfather of 22 grand and great-grandchildren.

After a fulfilling career with the Department of Defense where he earned 11 governmental commendations, Jack embraced life as an educator with Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg for 14 years. After retirement, he was awarded Professor Emeritus status for his work with establishing the developmental math program. He is remembered fondly by staff and students alike.

A memorial service will be held at the Lake of the Woods Church Thursday, July 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. to celebrate the life of Jack. The family requests that donations be sent to the SPCA in lieu of flowers in Jack's name.

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Published by The Free Lance - Star on Jul. 1, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for John Gill

10 Entries

Brandon Woodson

October 27, 2023

You were a great MTE instructor. I'll never forget "Simplify before you multiply", that rap helped me when I was taking MTE 3 algebra, and MTE 4. I laugh when I think about you sitting at the computer in the tutoring center, telling Ann Lyons you were "Working your Doctorate Degree", when you were really playing solitaire. I thought about you and that joke while I was earning my MBA from Strayer. I know I'll see again brother Gill.

Thanks Mr. Gill, your favorite students, Brandon Woodson.

Bill and Shelley Crawford

July 19, 2023

We remember Jack in the only way we ever saw him - smiling and happy. His happiness was infectious. We have so many wonderful memories of our times together at the ballet, the dinner theater, and dinners out. Our deepest condolences and prayers for you, Susan. We love you both, our dearest friends.

Patricia Parker

July 5, 2023

Jack Gill touched the lives of so many students through his direct teaching, a friendly smile in the hallway, and in hiring many many instructors who he mentored. Jack's sometimes (or maybe a little more than sometimes) bad jokes always resulted in a good laugh and a "Geeze Jack". He was always the life of our parties and the heart of our work. Lots of love to the family, may you find peace and strength from all the great memories you have! Patricia Parker (former Germanna Math Faculty)

Andria Ross

July 3, 2023

Jack was a wonderful person. He had a kind spirit and loving heart. He gave me my start at Germanna Community College as an adjunct instructor when he was the department chair back in 2008. Jack always had a math joke ready to help make anyone's day. He was a caring instructor and I learned a lot from him during his last few years at the college. He will be greatly missed. RIP Jack.

Denise Talley

July 3, 2023

I had the opportunity to work with Jack for several years at Germanna. Our offices were next door to one another. He loved our students and always had a smile for everyone. Heaven has certainly gained a wonderful angel.

Anita Newhouse

July 3, 2023

What a great guy Jack was. I worked with him at Germanna and he always had funny little jokes to share. My favorite that I often share is he said if we saw him at the airport, we couldn't say Hi. I said oh why and he said "think about it, Hi-Jack". I hope this small memory makes you smile. Lifting your family up in prayer.

Charis Moses

July 1, 2023

So sorry for your loss! Hugs and prayers from me and my family to yours! Xo

Jim Breazeale

June 28, 2023

I have fond memories of my cousin, Jack, and will always remember him as an affable and very thoughtful person. My mother, his Aunt Evelyn Gill Breazeale, raved over the way Jack went out of his way to host her on a trip to Germany many years ago. Rest well, cousin.

Debbie Homan

June 26, 2023

My Deepest Condolences to the Gill Family. Jack was a kind and nice man. My donation under his name (Jack) went to the SPCA Orange County Va.
God Bless

Kassia

June 25, 2023

You were my second father, and I was grateful my kiddos could call you Grampa. You will be greatly missed.
The kids talk about your jokes regularly, and it makes me smile that your memory will continue on and on.
We were blessed with more family vacations then we deserved and enjoyed every day we got to spend together on the 'farm'. So many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. We love you so very much!
Rest in peace, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Love, Kassia and Jesse, Zebedee, Miridia, Ke'koa, and Azariah.

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