Kenneth Clark McGill

1949 - 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Clark McGill, 74, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Carla BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL. There will be no visitation or funeral for Kenny. A private graveside service will be held at a later date under the direction of Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation services at Indian Creek Cemetery. Kenny was born September 9, 1949, in Muscatine, the son of Earl W. McGill and Geraldine Kemp McGill. He grew up on what is known as the Muscatine Island and attended country school at Hopewell from first through third grades. He attended Louisa-Muscatine School District, graduating in 1968 and went on to Muscatine Community College. Kenny served in the U.S. Army first in South Korea, then at the Rock Island Arsenal, finishing his tour of duty in Vietnam. Kenny was very proud to be a Veteran! He was a member of VFW Post 99 in Decatur, Illinois. He later became an professional auctioneer. His last auction was held in June of this year at his family reunion, which was always fun for Kenny as well as the family! Kenny also worked as a Millwright until retirement. Kenny loved people, and people loved him. He never met a stranger and often would strike up a conversation. Kenny enjoyed a fun time, be that in a restaurant, bar, or out and about with friends. He had many funny stories share. He was an animal lover, who always had a dog companion and also managed to feed all the neighborhood cats. Kenny was tall and lean, and found that he could portray Abe Lincoln at many places, reading the Gettysburg Address. He impersonated Abe Lincoln and was invited by the Illinois Governor to do so yearly at Illinois State fair. He met many new friends at the fair and they would offer to buy him drink and often called him "Drinkin Lincoln" He even made friends with the Illinois State Police, who actually treated him like the original Abe Lincoln. He also went as Abe to the Packers vs. Bears football game and became a star when even the Packer fans wanted a picture with Abe! Kenny will be deeply missed by his dog, Chase and his family, siblings Wilber Canady, Earl (Nancy) McGill, Dennis (Laurie) McGill, & Shelby King, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Additionally missed by a great number of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother William Canady. Memorials can be sent in his honor to Decatur, Illinois, Macon County Humane Society.