Daniel "Corky" McGill of Lester AL, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2026 at Aspire Physical Recovery in Hoover, AL. He was born in Minor Hill, Tennessee On December 9, 1932 and was 93 years old.
Corky was a loving husband , father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved to fish and spent most days of his retirement fishing on the Elk River. He also loved baseball and spent many years coaching baseball.
He was a member of Craig Chapel Church of Christ where he lead singing until age 92. Corky proudly served in the U.S. AirForce during the Korean conflict.
In the private sector he was in management at National Can and Ball Metals Where he retired at age 62.
Corky was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years Joyce Dean Gray McGill, his parents David Homer and Flora Lee Thorne McGill, brothers Maurice , Charles David,Waddell,Milford and Billy Ray McGill. Sisters Lois McGill and Myra Siniard and a great granddaughter Rorie Jo McGill.
He is survived by a son Phil McGill (Donna), daughter Sue McGill Ray, 6 grandchildren: Melanie Keefer, Kris Shelton, Kerry McGill, Amy Shoebridge, J.D.Roberts, Phillip McGill. Sister, Sandra Summey, Brothers, Don McGill and Terry McGill and 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great-great grandchild.
A visitation will be Tuesday April 14, 2026 from 10:00- 12:00 with services following at 12:00 at Craig Chapel Church of Christ in Lester, AL
