John Robert

Mcgill

Mr. John Robert McGill, Jr., was born on December 20, 1943, to John Robert McGill, Sr., and Willie Ruth Johnson McGill in Homestead, Florida. John received his formal education in Pike County School System. John accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined united with Mt. Hope Baptist Church.

Mr. John Robert McGill, Jr., was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Billie Anne McCrary in 1972, in Zebulon, Georgia. Their union was blessed with two children.

John was employed by JC Penney's Warehouse for many years until his retirement. In his leisure time he enjoyed working on cars, building and tinkering with things, working crossword puzzles, listening to music, and spending time with his family and friends.

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, our Heavenly Father called Mr. John Robert McGill, Jr., home, where he will forever dwell in his presence. He is set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Billie Anne McGill; his parents, John Robert McGill, Sr., and Willie Ruth McGill; daughter, Alicia J. McGill; grandsons, Courtney Rucker and Isaiah Rucker; sisters, Willie Mae McGill Guider, Christine McGill, and Mary Ruth McGill Noble; and nephew, Isaiah McGill.

Mr. John Robert McGill, Jr., leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his daughter, Katina McGill; granddaughters, Ashley, Chelsea, and Alicia; grandsons, Anthony, Tyler, and Damion; 17 great grandchildren; special cousins, Barnette Thompson, Josie King, Barbara Williams, and Lambert Nash, and a special friend, Malcolm; nieces, Angie, Mary, Ellen, Tina, Felicia, and Phyllis. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss his sweet and loving spirit.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 Pm at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Church Cemetery. Minister Rufus Clemons is the Eulogist.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.