Obituary of Douglas McGill

Douglas "Doug" Lees McGill, P.E., 76, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina passed from this world on Wednesday, October 26th 2011.

Mr. McGill was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1935 to parents Charles and Marian Lees McGill. He chose to pursue his education as a Professional Engineer, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College in 1957 and a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Newark College of Engineering in 1961. Mr. McGill's diverse career as a professional engineer and consultant included international projects in Switzerland, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia; as well as more than 40 years in management of industrial and municipal utility operations.

He is survived by his wife of ten years, Dianne McGill; a daughter, Ruth Sakal and her husband Michael of Mohnton PA; a son, Peter of Denver CO; a son, Keith and his wife Rachel of Austin TX; a stepson Dr. Wade Brosius and his wife Gretchen of Limerick PA; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Wise and her husband Tom of Pawley's Island SC; a brother, Roger McGill and his wife Kathy of Ocean City NJ . He is further survived by three nieces, a nephew, and many friends. In addition to his parents his son, Douglas L. McGill Jr., preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Horry County Branch Food Bank, 200 Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.