Joseph "Joe" Bruce McGill, 75, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born September 8, 1940, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late William Wilkerson McGill and Arbelle Cash McGill Floyd and raised by his step-father, the late John Floyd. Mr. McGill loved his Lord, his wife, children, and grandchildren and was a member, deacon, and Sunday School teacher at Cherokee Springs Baptist Church. A U. S. Air Force veteran, he retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 25 years of service. Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years, Joyce Elaine McCarter McGill of the home; sons, Rocky Bruce McGill (Cindy Lynn), Joseph Rex McGill, and Rodney Warren McGill (Regina Bailey), all of Chesnee, SC; granddaughters, Corey, Kayla, Katelyn, and Caroline McGill; and grandsons, Heath, Carter, Nicholas, and Kenny McGill; sisters, Norma Jean Dunn and Carolyn Patton, both of Startex, SC; and brother, William Floyd of Wellford, SC. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Rhonda Joyce McGill, daughter-in-law, Nicole Heath McGill; and half-brothers, Bill, Bob, and Ed McGill. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, February 12, 2016, at Cherokee Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Cherokee Springs Baptist Church, by the Rev. Michael Boyter, the Rev. Ty Childers, and Mr. Wayne Tolleson. Burial, with military honors, will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Rex McGill, Rodney McGill, Heath McGill, Carter McGill, Kenny McGill, Nicholas McGill, Joe McCarter, William Floyd, Johnny Dunn, Jim Morgan, and Jack Fortner. Memorials may be made to Cherokee Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 2699 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The family is at the home. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joseph "Joe" McGill please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Cherokee Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
2699 Chesnee Hwy
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Visitation
FEB
12.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Cherokee Springs Baptist Church
2699 Chesnee Hwy
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Funeral Service
FEB
13.
1:00 PM (EST)
Cherokee Springs Baptist Church
2699 Chesnee Hwy
Spartanburg, SC 29307