The Gill family sadly announces the passing of James Camsee Gill, 71, on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at his home following a three-year battle with cancer. Jim was born Feb. 25, 1946, at Gill Memorial Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served his country for 10 years. Jim and his family resided in Fernandina Beach for 39 years. He retired from Container Corporation, now Rock Ten, after 30 years as an instrument technician/electrician.
He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing. He also loved watching football games with his grandson Cam, who will miss all the “football conferences” with his “Pap.” Jim will be remembered for his love of nature and his handiness to fix anything. Jim loved his special yearly Christmastime breakfasts with his granddaughter Cassidy and to search for the perfect tree. Participating in the Amelia Island Turtle Watch with his wife, Gin, was a special pastime they shared.
Jim leaves behind his wife, Virginia (nee D’Arcy) of 49 years; their two children, James D. (Melissa) Gill of Georgia and Darcy M. Gill of Florida; his mother, Betty R. Gill of Ohio; sister, Sandra (Sis) Gill Blischak of Virginia; brother, Samuel (Kathy) Gill of Ohio; six grandchildren, Cam, Cassidy, Jake, Ian, Miah and BelleAmie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel M. Gill Sr.
Jim will be so very missed by everyone and, to quote his grandson Cam, “I just hope I can be the man he taught me to be.”
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Richmond Union Cemetery in Ohio.
Memorial contributions can be made to the wonderful, caring organization of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.