Charles McGill

McGILL, Charles (Snuffy) William , Jr. - age 92, of Marysville, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at his daughter's residence in Linden. A celebration of his life will be held November 29, 1 to 4 PM at O'Mara's, 2555 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 248-399-6750. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to Team Fox (teamfox.org). Charles was born April 1, 1916 in Lansing, the son of Charles W. and Iva (Harris) McGill, Sr. His interest in photography began at East Lansing High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a combat photographer in the First Motion Picture Unit during World War II. While he made an excellent Nazi extra in Hollywood, he shipped out to cover the Italian front. Snuffy was a freelance photographer, award winning TV newsreel cameraman. He worked for the Free Press, Ford, Hearst Metrotone News, ABC, CBS , WJBK and the UAW for many years. He and wife Eadie built the first motion picture public relations firm, Snuffy McGill Productions. After retirement from television, Snuffy was very active in local charity work including his favorite, the Capuchin Retreat House in St. Clair. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edythe (Gray) McGill and his son, Charles W. McGill, III. His daughter, Sue A. McGill of Linden, survives him. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.