Gill, Rexford Eugene

1945 - 2020  (75 years)

• Name	Gill, Rexford Eugene
  		Rexford Eugene Gill (1945-2020)
  Birth	15 Aug 1945	Olney, Richland County, Illinois   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Reference Number	GILL.R014
  _FGRAVE	218936295
  Military Service	Viet Nam War, Private First Class, 1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army  [1]
  		United States Army Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the…
  		1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army
  		Private First Class (abbreviated as PFC) (paygrade E-3), United States Army (May 1968-2019) PFCs are promoted to this level after one year or earlier by request of supervisor. Individual can begin Basic Combat Training (BCT) at this level with experience or prior military training. Carries out orders issued to them to the best of his/her ability.
  		Gallantry Cross, South Vietnam
  		Generic Military Service Ribbons, Vietnam War, United States Army NOTE: This list may be incomplete. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
  		National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
  		Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Unit Citation with Palm (Army Frame) The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (Vietnamese: Anh-Dũng Bội-Tinh) is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces…
  		Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Vietnam
  		National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
  		United States Army
  		Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
  		United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
  		Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Viet Nam
  		Vietnam
  		1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army
  		Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
  		United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present) This is the current flag of the United States. This flag became the official United States flag in 1960 when a star was added for the State of Hawaii. It replaced the short-lived 49-star flag (July 4, 1959 - July 3, 1960) honoring the State of Alaska. An Executive Order by President Eisenhower provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine…
  		Vietnam War (1955-1975)
  Death	22 Nov 2020	Veterans Administration Medical Center, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois   [1]
  Burial	Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois   [1]
  Person ID	I31524	Carl Wayne Gray Research
  Last Modified	30 Nov 2023

  
  

  Father	Gill, John Rex,   b. 14 Mar 1922   d. 10 Jun 2003 (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Hosselton, Carrie Ann,   b. 10 Feb 1924, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois d. 2 Jan 2015, Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana (Age 90 years)
  Family ID	F8814	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Reed, P.
  Children	> 1. Gill, C.D.
  Family ID	F13210	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 Jan 2023

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 15 Aug 1945 - Olney, Richland County, Illinois Death - 22 Nov 2020 - Veterans Administration Medical Center, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois Burial - - Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  Rexford Eugene Gill, age 75, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2020, at Marion VA Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1945, in Olney, Illinois, the son of John Rex and Carrie Ann (Hosselton) Gill. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Reed on June 2, 1968, at Clay City Christian Church and together they have shared 52 years of marriage. Rexford attended Banker, Woodside, and Zif schools and was a 1963 graduate of Clay City Community High School. After high school he attended Southern Illinois University for one year before transferring to Murry State University where he graduated in January 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He enlisted in the Army in September 1969 and served during Vietnam in 1970. Upon returning home he started working on his master’s degree from Southern Illinois University and graduated in 1973. In August 1976, he graduated from Southern Illinois University with his doctorate degree of Philosophy in Physiology. Rex returned home to farm and raise cattle and hogs with his dad and with the help of his dad, uncles, cousins, and brother-in-law he and Phyllis built their home. He served as Commander of the Clay City American Legion for over 20 years, was a member of the VFW, and joined the AGR fraternity at Murray State. He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Reed Gill; a son: Christopher Denton Reed Gill; a granddaughter: Carrie-Ann Gill; two brothers-in-law: Charles (Becki) Reed and Jay (Ann) Reed; uncles: Curt (Donna) Hosselton and Clyde (Sandra) Hosselton; aunt: Romana Hosselton; nephews: Jason (Becky) Reed and Jarrod (Tamara) Reed; niece: Andrea De La Vega; great-nephew: Jude Reed; great-nieces: Dahlia, Ali, Milla, and Emily; several cousins, including special cousins: Claren Hosselton, Larry (Kay) Hosselton, Steve Hosselton, Kylie Ramos, Loy (Tammy) Hosselton, Dana Hosselton, Jan (Tony) Hosselton, and Jill (Robbie) Hosselton Lewis; and many special friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rex and Carrie Ann Gill; grandparents: Roy and Esther Gill, and Ernie and Ellen Hosselton; in-laws: C.D. and Sadie Reed; and uncles and aunts: Cletis (Wilma) Hosselton, Carroll Hosselton, and Wanda Hosselton. A graveside ceremony will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2020, at Zif Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay City Fire Department and will be accepted through the funeral home.

  
  

• Sources

  [S9611] https://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Gill, Rexford Eugene, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218936295/rexford-eugene-gill), none. (Reliability: 2).