Dale McGill

Elmer Dale McGill, age 68 and a resident of Gautier, passed away on November 3rd, 2025 at his home in Gautier. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Homer McGill; mother Wanda Jean Parker; brother John A. McGill; sons John Joseph McGill and Michael C. McCloskey; and grandson Eli Carson Hayes-McCloskey.
He is survived by his spouse of 30 years, Nancy E. McGill; daughters Brandy D. (Victor) Del Toro, Jenny M. Stewart, Jamie L. (Darren) Hopkins, and Savannah L. Woodruff; sons Jonathan T. Stewart, Charles E. McCloskey, Tony L. (Danielle) Justesen, and Timothy A. (Kasey) McCloskey; daughter-in-law Charlene R. McCloskey; brother Ron B. (Lorraine) McGill; sisters Rowena J. (Fred) Austin and Lynell (Ronnie) Yates; niece Shannah Capps; nephew Ron JR. (Maris) McGill; granddaughters Anabelle Del Toro, Charlene (Anthony) Del Toro, Lily Rowland, Lennon McCloskey; grandsons Gabriel (Kimmy) Del Toro, Victor (Maria) Del Toro, Zander McCloskey, Kamen McCloskey, Landon Rowland, and Lawson Rowland; great-grandchildren Rosalie, Grayson, Mikey, Payton, Karlee, Khloe, Angelo, Anthony, and Lilyana; and a large following of extended family and friends. Their love for Elmer does not go unseen.
Elmer Dale McGill, went simply by Dale. Dale was born on October 14, 1957 in Duncan, Oklahoma. He joined the Army at 17. He was honorably discharged as an E5 Sergeant to take care of his eldest daughter as a fulltime single father. Dale worked mainly in maintenance and HVAC through his adult life. He had an infectious smile and personality to match. From his clean cut military days in the Army, to his rebellious Fu Manchu and long hair, he was simply loving and fun. His biggest joy in life was his large combined family. He loved his wife Nancy dearly and taking trips whether that was camping, fishing, or a sightseeing road trip. His second joy in life.the art of tinkering.
Dale loved a good challenge when it came to renovating boats, motors, cars, and jet skis. Sometimes he won. Sometimes the motors won. Either way he enjoyed every minute of it. Regardless of the sometimes colorful words that emitted from the garage. Although his efforts will not go unrecognized, his greatest accomplishments in life would never be material things. It was by no doubt the families he brought together and the love and memories made. He was the epitome of the word DAD. He provided, taught, guided, and nurtured children to help them become the men and women they are today.
"I'm a Dad, that's what I do." Is a motto he lived by with his whole heart.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at Southern Mississippi Funeral Services' Chapel, 6631 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, MS 39564. A visitation will be held from 10 am with services following at 11 am. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dale McGill, please visit our floral store.