Thomas Benton “Tom” McGill Sr., 96, of Shelbyville died September 6, 2021.
A private graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. No other services are scheduled.
He was born in Bedford County August 19, 1925; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from BellSouth after 50 years of service. He was a member of Fairlane Church
of Christ, formerly Main Street Church of Christ, for 96 years and served as a deacon for approximately 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R.S. McGill Sr. and Annie Campbell McGill and a brother, Robert Stanley McGill Jr.
Tom is survived by his wife of 71 years, Katherine Turner McGill; daughters, Dianne McGill Calahan (Mike) of Brentwood and Lisa McGill Miller (Larry) of Chattanooga; son, Thomas Benton McGill Jr. (Sharron) of Muscle Shoals, Alabama; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Tom has left his family with a legacy of service, wisdom, gratitude and a renewed hope in the Lord. His prayer always included the following: “Lord help us to know if someone needs us today and help us to know what and how to help them. Please help ALL of us to live for you.”
Memorial donations can be made to Church of Christ Disaster Relief, 410 Allied Dr., Nashville, TN 37211; St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to World
Christian Broadcast, 605 Bradley Court, Franklin, TN 37067-8200.
Hillcrest Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
