Greg McIlvain

This is probably not a name that you recognize, but if you work/have worked in Chattanooga or Valdosta or ever hung at the D-II World Series in Montgomery then you might have met him. He's been the lead desker at our paper in Tupelo for a couple of years and is very, very sick right now.

Greg was hospitalized about a week ago after collapsing at work. Last night, in the hospital, he had a heart attack. We do not know the severity of that just yet, but given the overall poor state of his health I'm having some trouble trying to be optimistic about the situation.

Those of you who knew him, if any, may want to make room for him in your prayers if you're so inclined. The rest of you might spare a nice thought for a good guy.

 

Oh shit.

He was having health struggles seven years ago when I went to work for him in Valdosta.

A damn good boss who would stick his neck out for you and for the product.

 

The address at the North Mississippi Medical Center:

830 South Gloster Street
Tupelo, MS 38801

All I know for sure right now is that he's in the ICU.
I've gotten caught out of position today, taking care of some business out of town, but I will be back there tomorrow.

 

Oh, fuck. Holy shit. This hit me out of the blue.

Man, I sure hope everything's OK. Greg's a good dude.

 

Good luck, Greg.

 

So sad to hear about Big Greg. I worked with him for four years in Valdosta, and learned a whole lot from him. He remains a good friend of mine.
He's a good man who worked his tail off in Valdosta (seven-day, 70-hour weeks were frequent for him, especially during our busiest times). I'm sure he did what it took to get the job done in Chattanooga and now Tupelo as well.
I'll be keeping him in my prayers. Hope he can pull through this. He's never taken good care of himself (he always loved fast food, and never got much exercise), and as DixieHack pointed out, he's had health problems for a few years now. Hopefully he recovers and starts living a healthier lifestyle.
Please keep us updated on Greg's condition, HejiraHenry. He has many friends in the journalism community. We'll all be rooting for him.

 

Very sorry to hear this. Greg is a one of a kind, and I'm fortunate to have worked with him. No one I've ever met has the same passion for college sports of all shapes and sizes.

 

Greg is a good dude. Man, that's tough to hear. Best wishes big fella.

 

Shit. Greg is a good guy. Prayers and well wishes from anyone into that kind of thing would be appreciated.

 

I don't have any news this afternoon ... which, after yesterday, I'm going to take as a not-bad sign. I have heard from several of you, including a couple of e-mails and calls. I will communicate the well=wishes to Greg when I can.

We'll be checking in again probably first thing in the morning and I'll provide an update.

HH

 

Thank you Double-H.

 

Worked side by side, literally, with Greg in Chattavegas. A great guy with great attention to detail. My prayers are with him.