Sidney Allen Gill, Jr.

June 20, 2016

Sidney Allen Gill, Jr., age 68, of Milton, was called home June 16, 2016, while surrounded by his cherished family. He was born in Pensacola on January 1, 1948, to Willie Jewel Burch and her then husband, the late Sidney Gill, Sr.. Sid was a proud 1968 graduate of Pensacola High School and Troy State University where he earned a masters degree in Business Management. He was a member of the Army National Guard and retired from Hatch Mott MacDonald Engineering after 17 years of service. Sid was known for his dedication to his family, his fondness for FSU, Pace High School and Catholic High School sports.

He is survived by his devoted children, Julie Thompson of Pensacola, Greg (Sidney) Gill, of Pace and Dana Chase, of Milton; nine grandchildren; his mother, Willie Jewel Burch; sisters, Sheryl (Jeff) Pomeroy of Cantonment and Gloria (Kent) Fox of Nashville, TN; special friends, Jeff, Shazelle, Trey, Tanner, and Trace Halstead; his father’s second wife, Leilani Gill-Hamer and her children, Martin (Kris) Gill and Monica (Greg) Fowler; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Per Sid’s request there will be a private family ceremony to celebrate his life at a later date. In lieu of a service, Sid would like to be remembered by a fried mullet meal with a cold Coke in his honor. His family gives special thanks to the staff of Life Care Center of Pensacola.

Honorary pall bearers are Jeff Halstead, Glen Fryou, Thomas Burch and Ron Smith.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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