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SJ McGill Obituary

SJ Francis McGill affectionately known as "Jazzy J" entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 3, 2020, at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA at the age of 64. SJ is survived by his wife of 48 years Deon Carey McGill and their children: Sherdren McGill Burnside (Robert) and Stephfen McGill (Lisa). He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents Ida Mae and Van Ben McGill, his birth mother Dorothy Mae Vandarugh, one sister Alice Patrica Huggins, and four brothers Ernest Brooks, Reginald Dabney, Herman and Sherman Johnson . SJ loved his family immensely. He never met a stranger, to know him was to be engrafted into his family. He was a master craftsman and proud member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 37. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sisters: Betty Lou McGill and Glinda Vandarugh, a devoted nephew and fishing buddy, Carl Fultz. Nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Due to restrictions of the COVID 19 Pandemic, a private graveside service will be held. Pastor Alex Bellow, Officiating. Guestbook Online: www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 11 to Apr. 13, 2020.

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SheMika Tinson

April 5, 2021

Sorry dad, I love you

Shamiya

December 29, 2020

Hi papa i miss you its miya i love you snd i miss you

SHAMIYA CARTER

November 16, 2020

HEY PAPA SJ I MISS YOU SO MUCH I dont know how im going to live whit out u love shamiya

Maricka

April 18, 2020

One of the nicest and realist neighbors in Westminster .

Yolanda Antonio)

April 18, 2020

My Prayers are with you and the family my Brother. My Family was so Blessed by Dad and see how Blessed he was to having a loving family & community around him.

Angie

April 16, 2020

Condolences from the (Price Family)God will heal a Broken Heart, praying for the family .

Don

April 14, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Denise

April 14, 2020

RIP Uncle SJ. Were going to miss you. Love The Bishop Sorells Family

LaTonia Brooks

April 14, 2020

My Uncle was the best it was never a dull moment with SJ I truly dont know what we are gonna do without him, he was the one that held us all together My Uncle enjoyed music, good food and fishing with his Niece Zelda and Nephew Junior And we all enjoyed being on the patio listening to music and eating crawfish, and much more. Rest On Uncle S.J.

Sheila

April 14, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Steven and Chester Jr Washington

April 14, 2020

Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the McGill Family. You are in our Prayers.

Laura

April 14, 2020

RIP MY BROTHER I HAVE KNOWN YOU MY HOLD LIFE YOU ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISSED BY MANY PEOPLE

Gwen

April 14, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Darren & Suzette Moody

April 13, 2020

I can't believe that my wonderful neighbor is no longer here. You had the best time at my Birthday party in November and your DJ style was awesome, Darren and I will truly miss conversing with you daily and eating all the delicious meals you sent over. Our hearts are broken. Forever Loved and miss. Take your rest S.J. We will take care of Mrs. Deon. RIP

Melrose & Lionel Muse-Armstead

April 13, 2020

Deon
You have our deepest sympathy, we will continue lifting you and your family up in prayer.

Melrose & Lionel Muse-Armstead

April 13, 2020

Deon
You have our deepest sympathy, we will continue lifting you and your family up in prayer.

Melrose (on behalf of HFC Usher Ministry) Muse-Armstead

April 13, 2020

Deon
We are sorry for your loss, know that you are continually in our hearts and prayers, we are praying for you and your family.

April 13, 2020

"Grief", is the price of love, and it is the last "Act of Love", that we have to give those that we love. Where there is deep love...there is deep grief. Our family will celebrate Uncle S.J.'s (our Patriarch) life by holding on to every warm memory and every special time that he spent bringing his family together, which is something that he did often and generously.
It will be tough, but with God's help we'll all get through this. Especially praying that God will touch Auntie Deon with His healing hand, and give her the comfort and peace that she needs to get through. Let's keep his memory and legacy strong by continuing to maintain our strong bond by exhibiting the love he had for our family through each other, because family meant everything to him.
Zelda Brooks Evans

Doris Clark

April 13, 2020

Deon and family you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Keep trusting in Jesus and He will take care of you and your family.

Doris

Jearl Dean Smith

April 13, 2020

My Condolences to Deon , Kids and rest of the family there are no words a person can say but to tell everyone To Hold To God's Unchanging Hand and he will see you through, so Deon just hold on sending love from my family to yours.

Cindy Johnson=Adeneye

April 13, 2020

Deon,
So sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.

Be Bless

April 13, 2020

My condolences to Deon and the family for your loss. May you all find peace and comfort in the Lord knowing that SJ is in good hands with our Savior. May He RIP.

Dennis Ester

ALAN DAVIS

April 12, 2020

you will truly be missed and it was a pleasure to spend the many good times i enjoyed with you be good my brother till we meet again.

Chaunsey & Gail Jones

April 12, 2020

Our prayers are with the McGill and Carey Families at this most difficult

Bryanca and Justin

April 12, 2020

Uncle SJ you will be truly missed! Keeping the family in prayer during this time.

Chaunsey & Gail Jones

April 12, 2020

Our prayers are with the McGill and Carey Families at this most difficult time.

David McGowan

April 12, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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