Robert Bruce "Bob" Gill, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD died Monday, May 25, 2015 at his home. He was born on February 8, 1944 in New Jersey to the late Thomas Gill and Dorothy Koeppen.

On July 24, 1962, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in July 1968. He earned the Pistol Marksman Badge, Rifle Marksman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense and Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal.

On February 8, 1980 he married his beloved wife, Janice Lee Gill in Upper Marlboro, MD. Together they celebrated over 35 wonderful years of marriage.

He was employed by Brinks and Murray' Steaks as commercial truck driving with over 46 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed working on cars, playing cards, vacationing in Ocean City, where he loved to jet ski, parasail and sit and listen to the waves. He cheered on the Baltimore Ravens and liked to watch Kyle Bush in the NASCAR races. He also enjoyed listening to country music, watching television, and playing with his dog, Patches. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife, Bob is also survived by his son, Marc Gill (Christina Johnson) of Hollywood, MD; his siblings, Thomas Gill (Rosario) of Newark, NJ and Carol Adamo of Point Pleasant, NJ; his grandchildren, Alyssa Varnell-Gill, Shianne Gill, Marc "Ryan" Gill, Jr., Aleeah Storm Gill, Jaden Herbert, and Jasmine Herbert; his mother-in-law, Audrey Jean Pruitt, his former daughter-in-law, Crystal Varnell Gill (Tom Aylor) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends for Bob's Life Celebration on Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a prayer service celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando at 3:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be held at Maryland Veteran's Cemetery on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in Cheltenham, MD.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 211 East Lombard Street, Suite 260, Baltimore, MD 21202. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Alyssa Varnell-Gill, Shianne Gill, Marc "Ryan" Gill, Aleeah Gill, Jasmine Herbert, and Jaden Herbert. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.