Richard “Dick” McGill, 87, formerly of Beardstown, died at 11:49 a.m. Saturday, August 20th, 2022 in The Plaza at Richardson Nursing Home in Richardson, TX.  

He was born June 21st, 1935 in Oregon, IL, the son of Thomas and Zoe McGill. He married Joann Kathryn Davidsmeier and together they enjoyed a wonderful life. He worked at Meadow Gold Dairy and Wilson Paper Company in Galesburg, and for Black’s Railroad Transit Service while living in Golden. 

He enjoyed working in his yard and garden, trips to Las Vegas or the Riverboats to play slot machines and spending time with family.

Dick is survived by his wife Joann; son, Terry (Cindy) of Frisco, TX; son, Lawrence (Sue) of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Karen Sue Small (Joe) of Ball Ground, GA; sister, Betty Smith of Golden; brother, Marvin “Dutch” McGill of Galesburg; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.    

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Carole Joan Hart; son, Richard “Ric” McGill Jr. (Kris) and eight siblings; sisters, Mary (Buck), Nellie (Junior), Vera (Bill) and Joann; brothers,  Kenneth “Bud” (Grace), Tom (Gerri), Melvin (Joan), Veryle (Patricia) and uncle Kenny McGill.      

An interment of ashes and a family celebration of life will be planned in the future.  

Memorials are welcomed to the charity of your choice. 

Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory of Dallas, TX, assisted the family.