James Doc McGill, 83, of Clinton, passed away at his home Friday, March 13, 2026. He was surrounded by loved ones.

Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Lillie McGill; daughter, Mary McCulley; sons-in-law, John McCulley and Rev. Sam White; brothers, Conly McGill, Paul McGill, and Clyde McGill; sisters, Etta Daugherty and Bulla Vickery.

He was survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen (Bean) McGill; daughters, Sharon White and Marie Ford; son-in-law, Bob Ford; sister, Maudie Robinson of Michigan; grandchildren, Matthew Williams, Joseph (Becca) McCulley, Sabrina (Josh) Hawkins, Sonya (Dennis) Jenkins, Scott (Shelby) White and Jazmine Ford; great-grandchildren, Xander Williams, Ezekiel and Maverick Hawkins, Lindzey and Laci Taylor, Emberlyn and Revan McCulley, Marissa, Victoria, Trystan, and Merida Jenkins; Judd White. As well as other close family and friends.

He was proud to serve his country and was a Veteran of both, Army and National Guard. After 35 years of dedication, he retired from Modine. He loved hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Most of all, he loved and cherished time spent with his grandchildren.

Receiving of Friends will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. Joey Cagley officiating. Family and friends will meet at Holley Gamble Funeral Home on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:15 am to go in funeral procession to Jarnigan's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery for a Graveside service beginning at 11:00 am with Rev. Travis Freeman officiating.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the McGill family. www.Holleygamble.com .