WILLIAM MCMILLAN William Daniel McMillan, 81, of Henderson, passed away Sept. 1, 2012. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He served as an infantryman in the Korean War and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1953. McMILLAN, William Martin William McMillan passed away on May 15th at the age of 73. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Building upon his past successes and several Olympic appearances, McMillan hoped to land a U.S. record seventh Olympic berth in 1980, but was prevented by the U.S. boycott of the Summer Olympics in Moscow. He was a loving and kind husband, father and Papaw. When he was done, he asked if any of the tank crew members were unqualified with the pistol (which is their T/O or Table of Organization weapon). He was a former member of Florence Crittenton Services Board of Directors, Central Piedmont Community College Minority Recruitment Advisory committee, as well as participant in the inaugural Leadership Charlotte Class I. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Let others know about your loved one's death. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. There are no events at this time. It was at the Summer Olympics of 1960 in Rome that he entered his finest hour. He was a sports official for both the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) where he was named into both organizations the Halls of Fame. You have funeral questions, we have answers. He attended Buffalo High School and received his Bachelor's degree for the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Obituary McMillan, William J., "Bill" of Lexington, March 23, 2022. (43 years old). "Bill" Of Lexington, March 23, 2022. William R. McMillan, age 55 of Ray Township, passed away March 23, 2022 at his home. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William McMillan to show support. William Clay McMillan, age 82, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He married his high school sweetheart, JoAnne Mayfield McMillan, and together they had two daughters, LTanya and Joni. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Late U.S. Army veteran. You are very special man who will be remembered by so many people. He is survived by a daughter, Karen McMillan, sons Matthew and Billy; and a sister, Clara Szumetz. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William J. McMillan please visit our. He was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. McMillan, age 83, of Houston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday February 10, 2019. McMILLAN, William J. Bill was devoted to his family and was affectionately known as Poppi. He is preceded in death by parents Burrlyn and Vada McMillan and grandson Nick McMillan. In his entire years of playing football, he only had one interception and that was in the Shriners game. In grade school he became a marble champion and went on to win state championship, flying to Florida for the grand championship tournament he lost by only one marble. That being done, Bill put on a pistol shooting exhibition which really impressed the troops. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William McMillan to show support. He is survived by : his children, Reynolds Allen and Demarlo Allen (Wayne W.); his grandchildren, Demira Toomer Briana Elliott (Shamar W.), Ardae Staggers Leandra (Katavia L.), Kenmar Allen, Reynolds Jr. Allen, Desani Allen, Renaisa Allen, Sincere Allen and Xyaire Allen; his great grandchildren, Daezier Staggers, Ziyah Elliott, Aniyah Elliott and Azaria Staggers; his siblings, Margaret Monroe, Eve Ruck of Springfield, Mass, Mildred Davis, Doris McCoy of Laurinburg, Henry McMillan (Barbara) of New Haven, CT, Raymond McMillan of Laurinburg and Very; his cousin Edward McMillan; his niece Deborah Silver (Willie S.); and his close friend George Robinson. Brother of the late Charles H. McMillan and nephew of the late Elizabeth Libby M. Mahoney. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Husband of the late Patricia A. William was born August 11, 1939. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mr. McMillan was born William W. McMillan Jr. in Frostburg, Md., grew up in Turtle Creek, Pa. JANUARY 7, 1952-SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 On Sunday, September 9, 2007 Donald Alexander McMillan passed away peacefully and quietly, surrounded by his family, Moira McMillan and his children, Anne (Andrew), Ian (Stacey), Claire (Matt), and Alan (Sally). Bill served his county as a proud Marine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bill's name to a charity of your choice. He won Gold Medals at both Helsinki and Tokyo with his prowess in the art of pistol shooting. Born Jan. 29, 1929, in Frostburg, Md., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948 to 1974, retiring as lieutenant colonel. McMillan outshot the Russians and the Finns to earn his gold medal. October 7, 2022 Died of congestive heart failure, June 10, 2000, at his home in Encinitas CA, at the age of 71; Mr. McMillan was born in Frostburg MD and grew up in Turtle Creek PA, where after graduating from high school enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was a former member of Florence Crittenton Services Board of Directors, Central Piedmont Community College Minority Recruitment Advisory committee, as well as participant in the inaugural Leadership Charlotte Class I. Loved father of Jim, Timothy (Terri), Peter (Georgia) and LYON, William "Bill" M., 76, of Ashland, Va., passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019, after a courageous battle with multiple medical challenges. William Marshall McMillan, age 75, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022. (Mahoney) McMillan. Founder and President of Computer Fulfillment, Inc., of Billerica. It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Bill McMillan ("In Memoriam," October 2000), with whom I had the great pleasure of working in Okinawa from 1964 to 1965. All Rights Reserved. William George Bill McMillan, father, brother, uncle and friend to all who ever had the pleasure to meet him, passed away on the 8th of July 2022 in Salem, Oregon. William C. McMillan, age 83, of Houston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday February 10, 2019. After establishing himself as a highly skilled shooter, McMillan competed in his first Olympics in 1952. Services will be held on. No services are scheduled at this time. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. ENCINITAS - William W. McMillan Jr., 71 died Saturday, June 10, 2000, at his home. I knew him since the 1980s. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Find the obituary of Roberta Ellen Roach (1932 - 2023) from Frederick, MD. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He was a great friend and person. Marshall Bill S. McMillan, age 74, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. William Marshall McMillan, age 75, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022. He leaves with his family beautiful memories: his wife, Delorise; daughters LTanya McKoy (Reginald) and Joni Davis (Aaron); as well as four grandchildren, William Earle (Monet), Meredith Earle, Chelsea Davis and Landon Davis; two great grandchildren, Imani Earle and William Christopher Earle; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters- and brothers-in-law and extended family and friends. McMillan shot 587 out of a possible 600, tied the world record at the time and won the gold medal. . Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Mac was born December 29, 1934 in Andalusia, AL. Graveside services for William Jackson McMillan are scheduled for 2 pm Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Haven of Memories in Canton under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. "I'm in the twilight zone.". Grandfather of Jessica Stonish, her husband Cody, Julia Mancini, Rachael, Andrew, and David McMillan, Megan, Rebecca, Jillian Boudreau, and the late Thomas McMillan. Cremation was planned, followed by private inurnment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Bill loved to play golf with all his buddies. 03/29/1935 - 02/10/2019 . William Lee McMillan. Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. William. OBITUARY Mr. William John McMillan 29 August, 1937 - 16 July, 2012. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Information on Funerals, Live Streaming, and COVID-19. Whether the need was great or small, good or bad, family and friends knew they could always count on Poppi. Obituary, funeral and service information for William Alan McMillan from Los Angeles, California. Interestingly, he took a catnap in the middle of the competition, which apparently unnerved his competitors. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Bill loaded the .45-caliber with a magazine and five rounds, handed the pistol to the youngster and told him to fire at the silhouette target. Before the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan prompted President Carter to order a U.S. boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Mr. McMillan hoped to land a U.S.-record seventh Olympic berth. He then began his football career and was starting quarterback in his freshman year of high school. Obituary of Donald Alexander McMillan. William Clay McMillan, age 82, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. William C. McMillan. You are home now and God and his angels were there to greet you. to the late Lee and Lena McMillan. 's obituary to your friends. Funeral services by Valley Funeral Home. He was predeceased by : his parents, Walter Scott McMillan and Fannie Mae McNair McMillan; his family, Fannie Mae McNair McMillan, Walter Scott, Odessa Monroe, Miss Gloria McMillian, Johnnie McMillan and Cyrell McMillan; and his girlfriends, Barbare James and Eva James. Please consider a donation as requested by the family. Leatherneck Magazine December 2000. On Tuesday October 27th, 2020, William Frederick McMillan II, loving son passed away at the age of 28. Bill served as a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Boule), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Swanks Social Club. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. In his finest hour at the 1960 Olympics, Mr. McMillan shot 587 out of a possible 600, tying the world record at the time. Although the injuries cut short his competitive career, Mr. McMillan expressed no bitterness. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. William Archie Bill McMillan, age 67 of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at EAMC in Opelika following a brief illness. He peacefully transitioned to eternal life on August 21, 2022. In the November 1960 issue, Leatherneck reported that during a 1959 pistol match, the Marines were being outshot. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Meanwhile, Mr. McMillan, who felt at his best after no more than five hours of sleep the night before an important competition, enjoyed a short catnap. Bill was a Special Assistant of Secondary Education for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and concluded his distinguished career as the Regional Director of the Southwest Technical Assistance Center for the NC Department of Public Instruction. Condolences are welcome at BerryHighlandSouth.com. Bill and JoAnne loved and supported each other for 42 years until her passing in 2001. Bill lived a full life and enjoyed every minute of it. Born Dec. 11, 1934 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late David S. and Nellie Irene (Meyers) McMillan. "I've never reached my potential because I haven't competed regularly enough," he said. Upon retiring from active service, Mr. McMillan joined the Sheriff's Dept. He was born November 3, 1951 in Galveston, Texas. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. South, Salem, Oregon. He is preceded in death by parents Burrlyn and Vada McMillan and grandson Nick McMillan. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ENCINITAS - William W. McMillan Jr., 71 died Saturday, June 10, 2000, at his home. His loving children with his first born, Rebecca Rae "Becky" (McMillan) Simms, who unfortunately passed away on June 30, 2020, his second born and eldest son John Kevin McMillan and wife Marilyn June Lynn (Holmquist) McMillan and children Brittney Witcher, Tiffany Haney and Michael McMillan, his third born son William Brady McMillan and his wife Mackensey Beatrice Kensey McMillan and their children Jarron, Jadyn, Londyn, Brayden, Blayne and newest born Brynlee. William George Bill McMillan, father, brother, uncle and friend to all who ever had the pleasure to meet him, passed away on the 8th of July 2022 in Salem, Oregon. So saddened to hear of Bills passing. He was preceded in death by: his sisters, Mary Altonelle McMillan Bryant and Audrey Lillian McMillan Babcock. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. in San Diego as Weapons Training Coordinator. Mr. McMillan, a retired Marine Lt. Col., began competing in 1949 in shooting matches in the military. 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