Larry James McGill
Larry McGill, 78, of Brookston, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Larry was born January 26, 1945 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Thomas and Mabel (Mooy) McGill. He was a 1963 graduate of Brookston High School.
Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Army 1st Cavalry, serving one tour in Vietnam before his honorable discharge on July 6, 1967.
His marriage of 49 years was to Phyllis McCoy on April 20, 1974 at the Brookston Federated Church; she survives.
Larry was a heavy equipment operator his entire working career. He worked for Fauber Construction and Milestone for many years and lastly worked jobs assigned through the union hall. His very first job in construction was working on I65.
Mr. McGill was a longtime member of the Brookston American Legion and a 50 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local #103 of Kokomo.
Larry was an easy going, kind, gentle and understanding person who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed being outdoors and puttering around the house, he truly was a “Jack of all trades”. Larry enjoyed fishing and traveling with his wife. He also enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews.
Surviving with his wife Phyllis is a sister, Janis Cearing and his nieces and nephews, Scott Johnson, Pat Putigna (husband: Joe), Dan Cearing (wife: Debbie) and Terry Cearing. Larry was especially close to his great-nieces and nephews and their children, Larry’s great-great-nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death with his parents is an infant sister.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral services to be held Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10 a.m. also at the funeral home; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Interment with military rites to follow in the Brookston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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