James McGill

James “Jim” Frederick McGill, age 84, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.      

Jim was born on Aug. 20, 1939, in Beech Grove, Indiana, the son of Oscar Sherman and Arlene (Greer) McGill. Jim attended Gray High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1964. He worked for Quick Plastics for 28 years and was a member of Portland American Legion Post #211 and Portland Moose Lodge.

Jim married Phyllis Corle on May 15, 1959, and she passed away on May 6, 2003. 

Survivors include:

His children — Joni Wilson (husband Rick), Portland, Indiana, David McGill (wife: Lisa), Portland, Indiana, and Derran McGill, Portland, Indiana 

Nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death a son, Michael Colton McGill; and a daughter, Jamie Fouse. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland. American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites. 

Memorials may be directed towards Jay County Humane Society or Alzheimer’s Association. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.