Obituary

Stephen edward mcgill, 44, of charleston passed away friday october 28th, 2016 after a long battle with sarcoidosis.
Stephen was born february 6th, 1972, in charleston, to the late roland mcgill of dunbar, and mary ellen mcgill of charleston.
Stephen graduated from george washington high school and went on to west virginia state university where he graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. One of stephen’s greatest accomplishment was graduating from marshall university graduate college with an ma in psychology in 2016. Throughout his illness stephen never gave up the dream of graduating college and graduate school. His family is extremely proud of all he accomplished in his life.
Stephen had a love for life that could be seen through his various outside activities. He particularly loved snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding and soccer. His love for music, mountaineer football and basketball, and his beloved raiders will always be remembered by those around him. Stephen was a amazing son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend and will be missed by everyone who had the fortune to meet and spend time with him.
He is survived by his mother, mary ellen mcgill of charleston; sisters laura mcgill (wally given) of nitro, maureen kidd (noah) of cross lanes, ann grishaber (robby) of charleston; nephews, ian mcgill, bobby grishaber, jacob given and jackson kidd; nieces bekah grishaber, madeline given, catelynn kidd; great nieces and nephews braelyn mcgill, isaiah mcgill; aunts and uncles, john kessler(pam) of cross lanes, betsy ranson (jerry) of ripley, george kessler (gail) of south charleston, susan kessler of cross lanes, maureen cosgrove of laporte, pa ,and john mcgill of florida; many cousins and friends.
The family also wishes to express our deepest thanks to chris ballard for his unfaltering friendship and dedication to stephen throughout his lifetime.
A celebration of life will be held at barlow bonsall funeral home from 6:00 to 7:00 p.M. Tuesday, november 1st, 2016, with the service beginning at 7:00 p.M.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you send a donation to: foundation for sarcoidosis research, 1820 w. Webster ave. Ste. 304 chicago, il 60614 in stephens’ name.
You may send condolences to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com
barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.