Mr. Sherwood Lee Gill, better known as Smoky, age 73, of 415 Milsap Rd. Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Atrium Health-Main in Charlotte, NC. He was born on December 1, 1951 to the late Edward Lee and Louise Lockhart Gill.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Ellis Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The reception of family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the church. All other times the family will receive friends at the home starting Tuesday, May 6th through Thursday May 8th from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM each day.
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So sorry to hear of your passing classmate, may you rest in the arms of Christ. Prayers of comfort and strength to your family.
To the family I had the chance to Usher with Mr. Gill at the MLK event & a few times at his church for EMBA. He was really kind and made sure we knew what to do and stand. Prayers to his family and that God will give you peace and comfort that he only gives. Ushers of Washington Miss. Church
Sherwood I'm going to miss you. You were my friend and classmate and i will not forget you. I will cherish the last communication we had. Thank you my friend. Rest in peace.
Prayers for the family I had the pleasure of growing up around Sherwood when he work with my parents then when I was old enough I worked with him at Esther Mill then later at Cone Mill in cliffside . Sherwood was always smiling and picking with me and when we see each other at the grocery store or Walmart he always smiling and laughing we always said we wish cone would come back. I will be praying for the family we lost a great man. Sherwood your work is done here and I want say good bye I will say see you later and when those gates open be sure to tell my mom and dad I said hello. Fly high my dear friend forever in our hearts
Somek I am going to miss you was my friend and day love ❣️ you and going to be miss
Somek I am going to miss you was my friend and day love ❣️ you and going to be miss
Lifting sincere prayers for Aunt Sarah and our family during this difficult time. I have great memories and will miss Uncle Smokey.
Love your niece Shonn and Peter from Washington, DC.
My sincere condolences to the family. of Sherwood, "Smokie", Gill. We had known each other since living on the Knot. May comfort the family especially Sarah and Diane during your loss
Heartfelt Sympathy for your loss. Sherwood "Smokey" was a Classmate of mine at Shelby High School and always a good friend. He, will be missed. Deacon Warren C. Cabaniss Throne of Grace Church - Charlotte, NC
You all have our sincere condolences and prayers. God will be with you all in the time of the passing of your love one. Just know that God will not leave you or forsake you. Sherwood is in God's hands!!
Praying for Aunt Sarah and our entire family. Uncle Smokey you will be missed. Love your niece Renee, Eric, Aaron and Drew from MD.
My Sincere Condolences for the loss of your loved one, Praying for you all.🙏
Sending my condolences to his family. My friend and brother will be missed dearly.
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