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Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/5563386 A Life to Remember Charles Demetris “Chuck” Gill Mr. Charles Demetris Gill was born on March 2, 1973, to Charles and Bettie Gill in Sacramento, California. Charles Demetris Gill of Georgetown, TX, affectionately known as “Chuck!”, entered eternal rest on November 23, 2025, at 12:15 a.m. at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas. Charles Demetris Gill was born on March 2, 1973, to Charles and Bettie Gill in Sacramento, California. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Mary Gill, and Frank and Rosa Clark, as well as five uncles: Ray D. Gill, Al Curtis Gill, Derrick Gill Sr., Thomas Clark, and Steven Clark. He confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, and was baptized at the Church of God Pentecostal in Sacramento, California. Throughout his illness, he continued to hold firmly to his faith. Charles Demetris graduated from Foothill High School in Sacramento, California, and continued his education at American River College before entering the United States Navy. He served his tour of duty in Yokohama, Japan and was awarded the National Defense Medal and the Overseas Ribbon. After leaving the military, he remained in Japan for three years, teaching English as a Second Language. Upon returning to the United States, he eventually settled in Dallas, Texas in January 2006. Charles Demetris later returned to school and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology at Park University, in Austin, TX. He recently moved to Georgetown TX to be closer to his family. Charles Demetris had a lifelong love and passion for football. He proudly cheered for his favorite NFL team, the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, along with his favorite college team at the University of Alabama. His early love for coaching allowed him to shape the lives of many young people, leaving a lasting imprint on his players. Some of them even went on to have careers as professional athletes. He had a clear passion for cars, loving both NASCAR and vintage models. The enthusiasm led his parents to purchase his first car: a classic 1968 Chevy Impala. Charles Demetris loved his family deeply, especially his parents and his sister. He admired all of his uncles, adored his aunts, cherished his cousins, and friends. His memory will continue to be cherished by his loving father, Charles; his devoted mother, Bettie; and his adoring sister, Deidre. He is also survived by seven uncles: Dr. Edgar Gill (Dolores), Elk Grove, CA, Arthur Gill, Newark, CA, Larnell Gill, Sacramento, CA, Wayne Gill, Sacramento, CA, Bobby Clark (Skipper), Mobile, AL, Joseph Clark, Eight Mile, AL, and Mark Clark (Freda), Antelope, CA; four aunts: Faye McClain, North Highlands, CA, Daisy Porter, Prichard, AL, Savannah Gordon, North Highlands, CA, and Gloria Smith, Pflugerville, TX; along with a host of other relatives and close friends.

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Charles Demetris Gill

March 2, 1973 - November 23, 2025