Merrill W. "Bud" Gill

Merrill W. "Bud" Gill, age 97 of Columbus, passed away January 7, 2019 at Hilliard Assisted Living. Bud was born in Letart, WV to the late Claude and Edith Gill. He proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II. He retired from AandP Stores after nearly 40 years of service. He was a "red coat' usher for many years at OSU football games. In recent years, he enjoyed swimming at the Urbancrest YMCA. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Bula; brother Jim Gill; and sister Mary Lee Karnes. Bud is survived by his children Bev Corbett, Bill (Nancy) Gill, Bobbie White, and Barry (Susan) Gill; grandchildren Lisa (Jim) Wade, Greg (Lisa) Corbett, Kenneth (Sarah) Gill, Barney Gill, Nicholas (Kim) Gill, Lauren (Wayne) Pennington, and Alex Gill; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Bud's family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the V.A. Medical Team and the Kindred Hospice Foundation for their attentive care. Family will receive friends 4-8 PM Thursday at the Schoedinger Grove City Chapel 3920 Broadway where the funeral Service will be held 1:30 PM Friday. Interment with Military Honors at Pleasant Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Bud's memory to Kindred Hospice Team, 540 Office Center Place Suite 100, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or watch Bud's tribute video.