Did not know the man, but that Alabama hat tells me all I need to know. My.Condolences to the family and friends of this gentleman!! Hope you did not mind me doing this.

Mr. McGaughy was an amazing man. I work at the University of Montevallo and whenever I saw him, I had to stop and talk to him. He was genuine and kind-hearted. I loved hearing about his days in the service and how things used to be. 
I only learned today of his passing and it hit me hard, as I was used to seeing him around campus and had grown used to looking for him. 
Oh and the talks we would have about the Cafe sweets and would compare our favorites. 
I am truly going to miss his quick with and smile.  

For the past year and a half HG was at the station almost everyday and was a member of our extended family. When we didn’t see him— some of us would ask others if he’d already come by that day. 

He was a great man and one heck of a storyteller. He could tell you who had the very first turquoise 57 Chevy Bellaire in town. He told us stories about our town, people he met, his time in the Army, going to Germany, and stories from throughout his life. He even gave us funny antidotes to pick on eachother with (in the fire service we love those), HG loved it and we all laughed, we still laugh. He had that effect on us. 

When I first heard the news about him being in the hospital, I was upset. But then I thought about the life he lived, things he saw, the humor he still had. He wasn’t your typical 86 year old man, he was out and about… he was independent. I also thought about every time he made me laugh and that’s what will get me through not only his loss, but my life.

He was the kind of person that emulates one of my favorite quotes, "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me."" HG did that— he used what God gave him and lived his life to the fullest. He served in the Army, traveled, worked hard, was a living history book, and an extremely gifted storyteller. He was like a one stop shop for everything people needed. He will be missed and many of us will never forget HG McGaughy. 

There’s not enough words… 
HG was a good man. He was always full of stories. Some that one will never be able to be shared outside of the fire station. Lol. HG always was ready for some jokes. Ready to catch the latest gossip. He loved everybody that loved him. He’s personality and his humor will greatly be missed. He loved poking around his farm, always looking for ways to keep it looking good. 
I can only imagine that HG is reunited with Ms Doris, and telling her all the stories we’ve exchanged down at the fire station. 
For years growing up, I always passed by that old caboose on Salem Road and thought to myself how cool it was, and how nice that property was. Never knew who it belonged to… Would've never thought that I would’ve been blessed with the opportunity to get to know HG as well as I had over the last year, and get to help him out so much lately with things around the farm… HG was a good man, and his crazy, social, outgoing soul will never be forgotten. 

H.G. was one of my favorite Montevallo people. We loved to talk about city politics and cows. I wrote a feature story about the house and farm while Doris was still alive. Her train room would make any model railroader envious. The caboose brings tears to my eyes when we drive past it now. H.G. knew so much about Montevallo and could keep me spellbound with his tales. He will be greatly missed. 

HG was a character. He always had a smile and found ways to make someone feel good. He wanted to please everybody. Everyone knows him and he worked diligently for years to keep up the family farm land. There has never been a more manicured ditch anywhere in the world. He knew so much about our town and us neighbors that I always told him to write a book so the knowledge could be preserved. He certainly could have written it. He genuinely liked everyone he met and the stories were endless. HG will be missed by many especially me. Go rest with your family my friend. 

H. G. McGaughy  made the cover and feature story for the February 2018 issue of Shelby Living. 

H. G. McGaughy featured in the February 2018 issue of Shelby Living. 

HG will be missed so much.  He was a man with a story!  Someone said he will always be the big fish and he will.  He did live and for 86 well “87 years in one month”he really lived! He never knew his age and kept us smiling.   He always said never get old and he didn’t. 

HG was an amazing person with a huge heart. He will be missed by so many in the community. Rest in peace, HG. 

OBITUARIO

H. G. McGaughy

19 abril, 1936 – 28 marzo, 2023

Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo)

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