Gov. Linda Lingle has ordered the lowering of state flags to half-staff today in honor of Thomas Gill.

Gill, a former U.S. representative and Hawai'i lieutenant governor, died June 3 at the age of 87.

Gill is survived by his wife Lois; sons Thomas Anthony, Eric, Ivan, Timothy and Gary; daughter Andrea; brother Lorin; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Public services for Gill have not yet been announced.