Hoboken – Daniel “Dan” Calvin McGill, 83 of Hoboken, passed away Monday evening, April 20, 2026 at Hospice House in Waycross after an extended
illness.
McGill
Born in Stark, Fla., McGill’s parents were Wesley Calvin McGill and Lilly Mae Clark McGill. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Lou Case McGill; a son, Michael E. McGill; a brother, Frank McGill; and a sister, Barbara McGill Horne.
McGill had a long and exciting life. His marriage to his wife, Barbara lasted 44 years and was a sweet testimony of his love and dedication.
He loved his wife’s parents like they were his own. He really enjoyed helping his father-in-law, Tex Case, with his hay business, and he felt that having his three sons work in the hay fields was a wonderful experience for them.
McGill had the exciting privilege of working with Tex from the very beginning of creating three different Lion Country Safari drive-through animal parks. At each park, McGill and several family members became game wardens with him specializing in the lions.
McGill later chose to become a full-time crosscountry truck driver, but stayed dedicated to his family, teaching his sons to become self-sufficient, independent, and hardworking.
According to his boys, McGill also taught them what getting your bottom end whipped was all about, as well.
McGill’s hobbies included NASCAR, anything to do with old hot rods, old cars, hanging out in mechanic shops and telling everyone what to do and what they were doing wrong! He adored entertaining others with his life stories. His family will miss him, but we celebrate his memory with love and laughter.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-inlaw, Ronnie D. McGill (wife, Linda Bowman McGill) of Brookhaven, Mississippi and Daniel L. McGill (wife, Karen Broz McGill) of Hoboken; a daughter-in-law, Susan McGill; seven grandchildren, Adam McGill, Caleb McGill (wife, Stephanie), Chauncey McGill (wife, Chelsea), Trevor McGill, Constance Johns Lewis, Kim Durr (husband, Dewayne) and Brandon McGill (wife, Corrina); and also numerous great and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A graveside service was held Thursday morning, April 23, 2026 at Hoboken City Cemetery with Rev. Danny Varnadore officiating.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
