Johnny Harold Gill's Obituary
Johnny Harold Gill, 82 of Badin, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Graveside service is at 11 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Stanly Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 10:45 Friday, December 6, 2024, at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle.
Johnny was born October 9, 1942, in Stanly County to the late David and Evelyn Gill. He is survived by his sons, Johnny David Gill of Badin, NC, James Harold Gill and his wife Lydia of Albemarle, NC, and Paul Darrell Gill and his wife Anne of Saint Louis, Missouri. Those also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren, Matthew Gill, Madison Puckett (Jacob), Joshua Gill, Gabriel Gill, Samantha Gill, Lauren Gill, Joseph Gill, and Luke Gill, great-granddaughter, Holland, sister, Margaret Dennin of LaPlata, MD and her children Billy and Stephen Dennin.
Johnny Lived most of his life in Badin, where he worked for Alcoa. He was married to Barbara Elaine Gill for 57 years prior to her passing in 2018. Throughout his life, Johnny was passionate about the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing, these hobbies he shared with his older sons and enjoyed for many years. He was an avid Appalachian State football fan, and he loved visiting the NC mountains. He also especially enjoyed spending time with his toes in the sand at the beach. He had a great sense of humor with a quick wit, a big smile and an even bigger laugh. He loved spending time with his sons, cherishing every phone call and visit. Above all, he was especially delighted in seeing his grandchildren and great-granddaughter and hearing about their adventures and accomplishments. He was proud of them all.
Johnny had many friends and enjoyed trolling around Badin when he was able to chat with them over the years. The sight of his red jeep rolling through Badin is a memory we will all hold on to. Johnny also had many hobbies, and he was all consumed when something interested him. He enjoyed woodworking, often building small furniture and trinkets in his younger days. He and Elaine both enjoyed their salt-water fish tank and collecting a variety of items like gnome sculptures, tiffany style turtle lamps and clocks. He was a true master of many skills and could fix just about anything around the house.
Though he often pretended to dislike many pets Elaine brought home over the years, he secretly cherished them all, with his red poodle, Ruby, holding a special place in his heart. Ruby, along with the rest of his family and friends will miss him dearly.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Gill family.
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