Gregory McGill Tulsa, Oklahoma Obituary

Gregory McGill

Gregory Grant McGill passed away on December 31st, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Greg was born on December 1, 1949 in Jackson Heights NY and was raised in Plainview, Long Island, NY. After high school, Greg made his way to Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma City University. During his college years, Greg worked for Steak & Ale where his passion for the restaurant industry began. Greg's career took him to many cities until he made his way back to Tulsa to operate Charlie Mitchell's restaurants. Greg partnered with Hal Walker in 1987 and together they owned and operated Magnolia Cafe, Full Moon Cafes and McGill's restaurants until retiring in 2019 to enjoy his cherished role as "Boompa". Greg served as chairman and board member of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, board member of the Tulsa Executive Association, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and Call Rape. Greg made you feel so important when dining at his restaurants, always greeting you by name and ensuring an outstanding experience from start to finish. Greg was happy, kind, funny, loving, and optimistic under all circumstances. He was a story teller with an infectious laugh and smile that filled the room! He will be profoundly missed by his family and all who loved him. Greg is survived by his wife Kelli, daughters Ryan (Alan), Brett (Brandon), sister Nancy, grandchildren Bella and Njorth, as well as in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews who adored him. He was preceded in death by his mother Nancy, father Grant, and sister Jeanine. We will celebrate Greg's life when it is safe to do so. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Greg's name to the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
December 1, 1949 - December 31, 202012/01/194912/31/2020
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Gregory Grant McGill passed away on December 31st, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Greg was born on December 1, 1949 in Jackson Heights NY and was raised in Plainview, Long Island, NY. After high school, Greg made his way to Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma City University. During his college years, Greg worked for Steak & Ale where his passion for the restaurant industry began. Greg's career took him to many cities until he made his way back to Tulsa to operate Charlie Mitchell's restaurants. Greg partnered with Hal Walker in 1987 and together they owned and operated Magnolia Cafe, Full Moon Cafes and McGill's restaurants until retiring in 2019 to enjoy his cherished role as "Boompa". Greg served as chairman and board member of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, board member of the Tulsa Executive Association, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and Call Rape. Greg made you feel so important when dining at his restaurants, always greeting you by name and ensuring an outstanding experience from start to finish. Greg was happy, kind, funny, loving, and optimistic under all circumstances. He was a story teller with an infectious laugh and smile that filled the room! He will be profoundly missed by his family and all who loved him. Greg is survived by his wife Kelli, daughters Ryan (Alan), Brett (Brandon), sister Nancy, grandchildren Bella and Njorth, as well as in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews who adored him. He was preceded in death by his mother Nancy, father Grant, and sister Jeanine. We will celebrate Greg's life when it is safe to do so. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Greg's name to the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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