Vincent Joe Gill

1958 - 2021

Vincent Joe Gill, 63, of North Platte, passed away July 13, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Born on March 18, 1958, in Ogallala, he was the son of Samuel Alexander and Leona Rose (Brant) Gill. He was the oldest of four children: twin sister, Julie, Kathy and Samuel. He grew up in Big Springs, and graduated high school in 1976. During his high school years, he played football and took part in one-act plays. Twenty-eight years ago, Vince met the love of his life and best friend, Patricia. They were married on April 3, 1993, in Big Springs. Vince drove a transport truck for Bosselman's for 26 years, then worked at Thrivent. In 2005, Vince began working for the Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor and the couple eventually moved to North Platte in 2009 so he could be closer to work. There are so many great memories about Vince that will always be cherished. He loved to ride his motorcycle, and loved his dog, Bella, and taking her to the dog park and the lake. He was a hard worker, a handyman, enjoyed woodworking, enjoyed helping Pat with her crafts and taught her many things. Whatever he happened to be doing, he was always listening to music, anything from Ozzy Osbourne to classical. Vince was always willing to help and listen to others. He loved his family deeply, especially his children and grandchildren, offering guidance to them and providing them with unconditional love. He taught them many things, including how to play chess. Vince was a great listener and was always there when anyone needed someone to talk to. He was a voice of reason and always a friend. Vince could make you laugh no matter what. He was a believer in the Lord and a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. The Christmas Eve service was a favorite for Vince. Preceding him in death was his father, Samuel Gill. Vince is survived by his wife, Patricia Gill; children, Bryan Gill, Danielle Gill, Kari (Pat) Wood and Tiffany (Justin) Shavlik; grandchildren, Ty and Bailey Wood, Aidan, Porter and Ivy Shavlik, Carter, Blake, Taylor and Kendall Klein, and Nyah McNeal; mother, Leona Gill; sisters, Julie (Scott) Ingram and Kathy (Stan) Haag; brother, Samuel (Janet) Gill; and many other family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Fur the Love of Paws. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Bob Deardoff officiating. Book signing will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 19, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.