Steve McGill

Steve McGill

Steve McGill

April 14, 2020

Interment Location:  Garden of Prayer

 

Steve McGill, 70, of Unicoi, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 14, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Light House Baptist Church in Unicoi.
Steve graduated from The University of West Alabama in 1973. He had a passion for coaching football and coached at the college level for Auburn, Jacksonville State, LSU, Appalachian State, UTC, ETSU, Middle Georgia College, and Tusculum. He always had a special place in his heart for his former players. Steve was also a proud member on the 1971 Livingston University National Championship Football team. He was a family man and got the most enjoyment out of spending time with his grandsons- doing whatever they wanted him to do.
Steve was preceded in death by his father; Frank “Gaston” McGill Sr.
Those left to cherish Steve’s memory include his loving wife of 50 years; Carol McGill, his mother Jeanette McGill McClure, daughter; Stacey McGill, son; Stan McGill (Rachel), grandchildren; Isaac and Gavin, brothers; Frank McGill (Mary Ruth), George McGill (Jean), and wonderful nieces and nephews. Steve was honored to have had an amazIng lifelong mentor and friend; Coach Buddy Nix and his wife, Mrs. Diann, and a special neighbor, Barbara Hampton.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
The McGill family would like to extend a special acknowledgement to Head Coaches Frankie DeBusk and Carl Torbush. Also, Steve’s special friends Tony Glass and Tony Tittle. They would also like to thank Dr. Megan Johnson, Dr. Lara Kfory, Jill and friends at the Wound Care Center, their Light House Church family and the Fairmont Elementary family.
In lieu of flowers, the McGill family has requested that donations be made in Steve’s memory to either ETSU Football P.O. Box 70707 Johnson City, 37614 or to the Tusculum University Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 50400 Greeneville, TN 37745.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family by visiting www.tetrickkfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Services 3001 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37601 is honored to serve the McGill family. (423)610-7171

Happy Valley Memorial Park