Calvin Coolage Gill

Calvin Coolage Gill of Wilsonville, Alabama, age 90, born March 1, 1934, to the late Marion Gill and Tera Davis Gill Gowers, went home to be with our Lord, on October 30, 2024. A visitation will be held at Wilsonville Baptist Church on November 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, with a graveside service following at Pinelawn Gardens. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary Ailene Ray Gill. They were married on May 17, 1953, at the ages of 17 and 19. Calvin was known to be one of the most selfless men you could ever have the privilege of meeting, constantly going through life focused on helping others. Calvin farmed alongside his siblings from a very young age to this past summer at the age of 90. Calvin and his wife Mary would grow vegetables in their garden, not only for themselves but for others in the community and surrounding areas. He operated a Rolling Store, often carrying these vegetables and other grocery items out into the community for others to purchase as a way of income back in the mid 50's. Later into the early 60’s he began working for Beaunit Rayon Factory in Childersburg, Alabama. When Beaunit decided to close in 1972, Calvin found employment at the Shelby County Board of Education, Columbiana, Alabama where he worked maintenance and air conditioning until the day he would retire. Even after retirement he never slacked off, still doing air conditioning work, all the way until 2019 when he decided it was time to permanently retire. Calvin was one of the most God-fearing men you would ever meet, he would tell you about his church, Wilsonville Baptist, and would invite you to that very church, every chance he got. He had a very active role in his church and community, where he had been a part of the Wilsonville City Council for years and was a member of the Wilsonville Fire Department dating Back to the 60’s! In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to Wilsonville Baptist Church of Wilsonville, Alabama, in his memory. Make all donations out to "Principal Fund." The family would like to personally thank Lakeside Hospice in Pell City, Alabama, and all of Calvin’s round-the-clock sitters for their love and care shown towards him during these past several months.

Calvin Coolage Gill

March 1, 1934 - October 30, 2024