Dennis Herman Gill
June 25, 1946 – June 22, 2022
On the evening of June 22nd, three days shy of of his 76th birthday, son, brother, Hokie, Marine, husband, father, and grandfather, Dennis Herman Gill, returned home. A good man from a line of them, Herman will join his brothers Arnold Gill and Frank Gill, his work here complete. He leaves behind his sister Nancy Gill DeSantis and brother Paul Gill. He was born to Kenneth Arnold and Susan Meade Williams Gill in South Hill, Virginia and built his life and family in Amelia, Virginia. He prepared his three children, Matt Gill, Chad Gill, and Courtney Gill Hodges, and 11 grandchildren for life without his presence by demonstrating his values of entrepreneurship, hard work, loyalty, and a fierce committed love for his wife, Carol Evans Gill, unmatched by any other. Ever quotable, The Wizard will be deeply missed by those who knew him, his grin, and his thumbs up.
There will be a memorial service in his honor at Brandermill Country Club on Friday July 1st at 2 pm, (3700 Brandermill Parkway, Midlothian, VA). Herman himself will likely be late.
In lieu of flowers we ask you do what Herman did so often, perform an unexpected act of generosity or kindness anonymously saying only to yourself “for Herman.” Some of you know how many times he did this, changing lives around him. He would be honored if that continued more than anything else.
Well said! Proud to be his son.
So sorry.
Wonderful tribute. Our deepest sympathies.
A kind, loving man.
Praying ? love y’all !!!
So sorry for your loss…Herman was a good man and always helpful and kind when i visited the store. I know he will be missed greatly.
Herman’s quiet style of love, wit, and work ethic have been an inspiration to generations of men and women from Amelia and beyond. Love you Herman.
Herman had a wonderful giving heart, and it was a
privilege to have known him.
I’m sending prayers for comfort for all of you! You definitely have an amazing guardian angel!
So sorry for your loss. I remember how kind and patient he was when we were crazy kids. Prayers for all of you.
What a kind and wonderful man. So very sorry for your loss.
Paul and I send our deepest sympathies. Herman was a great neighbor when he lived across from us. He was always smiling and pleasant. A good man.
Wow, what a loss for all those that knew him. Very very sad news but a life well lived!!
Sorry for your loss.
We always enjoyed visiting with Herman and Carol. Herman had a fun personality and was such a caring man. We will miss him.
Richard and I are so sorry for your loss and send our condolences and prayers for Carol and family. He was well thought of and will be greatly missed.
One of my favorite cousins! Fond memories of spending summers with my Gill family. Herman was always very witty with that sly grin. He and Carol were a special couple. Will miss family reunions with my dear Herman. Thoughts and prayers to Paul, Nancy, Carol and the rest of the family.
So sorry for the loss to the family. I personally not sure if I ever met Herman but I am sure I have talked with him hundreds of times dealing with my pool. A total gentleman to speak with. RIP
Heartfelt sympathy to Carol, Matt , Chad, Courtney and their families.
I am so sorry to hear of Herman’s passing, sending my sympathy and prayers to carrol , the Children and grandchildren all of his family for peace and comfort comfort. He was a very special Friend from early childhood. RIP Herman Gill
My best wishes. Sorry I did not know him.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
A fine man. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. You and your family are in my prayers. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. I’m so sorry for your loss. With love and remembrance, I will be thinking of you in this moment of sadness.
Courtney, Chad, Matt and families, So much gratitude for Herman’s life and his witness to love, kindness and humor! We need more of all of those in this world. His light and legacy lives on through his beautiful posse of Gill and Hodges grandkids! Sending love and a big hug to each of you! Ruth Ellen and Thold
David and I were sorry to hear of his passing. May his name be for a blessing.
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We are so sorry to hear of Herman’s passing. He was a very sweet man and the kindess he showed my husband an I through all of our new pool owner questions will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed by all that was lucky enough to know him.
Although I have not seen Herman in years, I will always be grateful for the care he gave my father during a time of illness. My sincere condolences to Matt, Chad, and Courtney. May Herman rest in peace.
So sorry to hear o Herman’s passing. He did so much to care for my dad in his declining years! My sincerest condolences to the family. My cousin Carol Evans Hill and their children Mat, Chad and Courtney.
Herman was a great friend, and heck of a man. Im a better person having known him. Rest In Peace Buddy ?
Very sorry for your family’s loss and please accept my condolences. Your family is in our prayers.
I have many fond memories of Herman from my youth. He was always kind with a good sense of humor. I will gladly do an act of kindness or generosity for Herman.
I’m so sorry for your loss,, I always liked spending time with the family and Herman. In fact, Herman gave me my first ride on a motorcycle when I was in about the 4th grade. He told me never to tell my mom, and I never did!
Condolences to the family, I still remember the days working for Herman, he thought me a lot of valuable things including hard work and treating people the way you want to be treated.