Gilbert "Gil" Leon McKinstry, II, 59 of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Emory University Orthopedics and Spine Hospital in Tucker, GA. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 26 at 11:00 am at McMullen Funeral Home in Columbus, GA with Rev. Ed Rollins officiating. The family will have a visitation starting at 10:00 am at McMullen.

Gil was born on November 14, 1966 in Columbus, GA to Mrs. Ellon Weed McKinstry and the late Gilbert Leon McKinstry, Sr. He began working at Total Systems while enrolled in school and graduated from Columbus State University. Gil then continued his career at TSYS for 32 years, making hundreds of lifelong friendships with both his clients and coworkers.

Outside of work, he found joy in the simple things in life—fishing, playing golf, spending time at the beach, and bird hunting alongside his daddy and three boys. He especially loved the years he spent coaching his sons in baseball.Gil never met a stranger and seemed to know someone everywhere he went, even when far from home. He valued his friendships deeply and made a point to call and check in on the people he cared about often. Known for his quick wit and sarcastic sense of humor, he had a special way of making others laugh and bringing joy to those around him.

Gil is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ellon Weed McKinstry of Columbus, GA, sons: Daviss McKinstry (Leeanna Blume), Autra McKinstry (Carley), and Paxton McKinstry of Jacksonville, FL sisters: Michelle Brown (Wendell) of Columbus, GA and Mindy Barber (Joel) of Birmingham, AL, granddaughter: Isla June McKinstry, and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be accepted, those so desiring may make contributions to their favorite charity in honor of Gil McKinstry. McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.