Charles Lee McGill Sr. 1929-2009

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KINSMAN - Charles Lee McGill Sr., 80, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Greenville, UPMC Hospital.

He was born March 11, 1929, in Hubbard, a son of Mary Virginia Marshall McGill and Orland Edward McGill.

A member of the 1947 Kinsman High School class, Charlie served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

In 1958, Charlie started the McGill Septic Tank Co. and was currently serving as the company's president.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church where he was the first altar server and helped with the construction of the current church building. Charlie was a member of the Harry Lees American Legion Post No. 506 of Kinsman, and was a member of the National Precast Association.

A believer in giving people a second chance in life, Charlie was a very generous person. He supported the local charities and was there to lend a helping hand for whomever and whenever it was needed. Charlie had a great ability to tell stories and put smiles on faces even if you were feeling down and out. He often was seen by others as a father figure and made a difference in many people's lives. Charlie was known to take in stray dogs and had numerous dogs around him from a young age. He enjoyed going to flea markets, gardening, spending time on his bulldozer and fishing.

On April 11, 1954, he married Patricia Ann Knepper. She precedes him in death along with his parents; a grandson, Kevin James McGill; and three brothers, Joseph McGill, Orland (Ed) McGill and Frank McGill.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara A. (Bib) McElhinny and M. Christine McGill, both of Kinsman; two sons, Charles L. McGill Jr. of Kinsman and James R. McGill of Jamestown, Pa.; four grandchildren, Jessica, Michael and James McElhinny Jr. and Adam McGill; two brothers, John M. McGill of Warren and Roy J. (Mary) McGill of Kinsman; long time companion, Kathy Flowers; and many friends and neighbors.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6397 state Route 87, Kinsman, with the Rev. Kevin McCaffrey officiating. Burial will follow at Kinsman Cemetery. Calling hours will be held 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kinsman American Legion Post No. 506; PO Box 288, Kinsman, Ohio 44428. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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