William Anthony Gill

William Anthony Gill obituary, Jacksonville, TX

William Anthony Gill

William Gill Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boren-Conner Funeral Home - Jacksonville on Oct. 28, 2024.

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Tony "PaPa" Gill 81 of Frankston, passed away October 19, 2024 due to a lengthy illness. He was born February 6, 1943 in Jacksonville to Roscoe and Ahnolia Gill.
He graduated from New Summerfield High School in 1961 and was a lifetime Auto Mechanic. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and shooting his guns. His love for his family was unmeasurable and he will be truly missed.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Larry Gill, father and mother-in-law, Ted and Elizabeth Hunt and brother-in-law, Kenneth Hunt.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years. Sandra Hunt Gill, grandson, Brandon Gill and wife Amanda of Flint and son, Michael Gill of Rusk. He is also survived by his sister, Scherri Davis and husband Jimmy of New Summerfield, sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Gill of Beckville and Linda Garner of Jacksonville. He is survived by several nephews, James Davis, Gary Don Davis, Brayden Davis, Landyn Davis, Larry Gill, Jr., Barry Gill, Kendall Gill, Landry Gill, Randy Gill and nieces, Sara Gill, Claire Gill and Abby Booker.
There will be no service.

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