Philip I. Gill
Philip I. Gill of Foxfire Drive, Zanesville, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023, in Port Charlotte, Florida. Phil was born in Glenford, Perry County, Ohio, on August 22, 1940 to the late Vernon H. and Iva V. Armstrong Gill. Phil owned and retired from Philip Gill Excavating after 37 years. Before that he was a union member working road construction and building Ohio roads. Phil was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Army from 1966 to 1968 and was honorably discharged. Phil was a 32nd degree member of the Masons. Phil loved farming, fishing, hunting, feeding and watching local birds, traveling and wintering in Florida. Phil was associated with FreedomCRY Church in Roseville, Ohio and Fort Ogden Baptist Church in Fort Ogden, Florida.
Phil is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Brooks Bobst Gill, whom he married July 3 1982; His children, Lori (Randy) Grant; Jim (Diane) Bobst; Peggy (H. Lee Jr.) Barnhart; Douglas (Kim) Bobst, and brother, Howard (Linda) Gill. Phil was the “grand poo bah” of 13 Grandchildren; 24 Great-Grandchildren, and one Great-Great Granddaughter along with many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son Philip Richard “Bub” Gill; brothers James Gill and Gene Gill.
A caring cremation occurred in Port Charlotte, Florida by Cremations With Care and a family graveside service will be held at a later date.
