Stephen F. Gill - Cremation Society of Virginia

Stephen F. Gill

March 28, 1944 - March 27, 2021

Stephen Fitzhugh Gill, 76, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 27, 2021 after a twelve-year battle with SMA/rare ALS. Born and raised in Newport News on March 28, 1944 to Jesse Weston Gill, Jr. and Flora Mae Holland Gill. He was the second of the four “Gill Boys”.

Steve was predeceased by his parents; his son, Jordan Michael Gill; and brother, William “Billy” Gill. He is survived by two daughters, Amy Elisabeth Gill and Hannah Susanne Gill; known as “PopPop” to his five grandchildren, Joshua Patterson, Naomi Rogers, Justin Gill, Elisah Tillman and newborn, Levi Grant; brothers, Jesse Weston Gill, III and Timothy Holland Gill; and former spouse, Susan Anderson Hanson. Steve was loved by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Steve graduated from Warwick High School, Class of 1962 and Davidson College in 1966. He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding as an Account Executive at CBN, worked in car sales and then followed his passion for photography. He began his career in 1976, opening a studio in Hilton Village. Steve Gill was a well-known professional photographer specializing in commercial shoots, portraits, bridal and weddings. In 1983, Gill Commercial Photography relocated next to the Village Theatre.

Steve had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and attended New Covenant Church. He enjoyed shag dancing and would attend SOS in Myrtle Beach, SC socializing with his friends.

Expressions of sympathy to the Gill family are greatly appreciated. Contact by email: Hgezzie@yahoo.com

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Steve and I served together as the first advertising accounts at CBN. and we had some good times together serving the Lord like that.and in prayers together.I really regret losing contact with Steve. After our year at CBN i married the bookkeeper and Pat Robertson sent us off to Philadelphia as area director for the 700 Club there til 1980.I'm now 83 & really regret not staying in contact with Steve and getting to know his family. Looking forward to our heavenly reunion some day not too distant future. I am really sorrow for all his wonderful family and friends - God bless you all.

I first met Steve when he was an account executive at CBN and I was a very young media buyer at my dad’s ad agency. When he became a commercial photographer I was fortunate to work with him on numerous projects. He had such a quiet, but confident demeanor about him. I knew of his illness when he was diagnosed and missed getting to work with him very much. My condolences go out to his family.

My Condolences To You And Your Family RIP Pop Pop

I have known Steve and his whole family most of my life. Our parents new each other before we were born. We only lived a couple of blocks from each other growing up and we spent a lot of time playing a lot of neighborhood sports and other activities together. Steve was a great friend and as nice a person as you would ever know. He will be missed.

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I am very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I have known him since our days at Warwick High School, although since then I only saw him at class reunions. Steve excelled in academics, sports, and was well-liked by his peers. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family and to those who loved him. I hope that warm memories of time spent with Steve bring them comfort and peace. Sincerely, Jane (Renn) Eadie

Mr. Gill will be miss by many. What an amazing father and grandfather. Rest in pease.

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