WILLIAM MCMILLAN OBITUARY. He raised his family in Pal Menu. Let others know about your loved one's death. I had to ply Bill with much refreshment at the O'Club before he would tell me what he had whispered into that boy's ear, but he finally did. He was blessed to find love again and married Delorise Weathers McMillan with whom he shared the remainder of his wonderful life. Born Jan. 29, 1929, in Frostburg, Md., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948 to 1974, retiring as lieutenant colonel. He was a true child of God who was an inspiration to all who knew him. Would you like to offer William McMillans loved ones a condolence message? Mr. McMillan was born William W. McMillan Jr. in Frostburg, Md., grew up in Turtle Creek, Pa. He grew up in Casper and eventually moved to Provo, UT after marrying Colleen Felker in the Salt Lake Temple in 1946. He then began his football career and was starting quarterback in his freshman year of high school. Cremation was planned, followed by private inurnment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. A private cremation is planned with private inurnment to take place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemtery in Point Loma. 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. The other medal winner was Gunnery Sergeant James E. Hill, who won a silver medal in the small bore rifle competition. in San Diego as Weapons Training Coordinator. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Bill and JoAnne loved and supported each other for 42 years until her passing in 2001. And, what a shooter! Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Bill was born on the 26th of June,1942 in McMinnville, Oregon to John Robert and Helen Mina (Cofer) McMillan. Bill served as a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Boule), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Swanks Social Club. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. (75 years old). 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. William J. McMillan 1943 - 2006 WICHITA, KS - William (B Mac) McMillan died on March 3rd 2006 at home with his family in Wichita,Kansas his home for the last several years. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. William Lee McMillan, 83, of Greenwood, AR. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of McMillan outshot the Russians and the Finns to earn his gold medal. McMillan, William J., Bill of Lexington, March 23, 2022. I can honestly say the he was one of the finest Marines I ever knew. Significant other of Anna Izraitel. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William McMillan (New Haven, Connecticut), who passed away on October 7, 2022, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. William Archie Bill McMillan, age 67 of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at EAMC in Opelika following a brief illness. Maj. Gene Duncan, USMC (Ret), Boonville, Mo. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Marshall is survived by his wife of 49 years Phyllis McMillan; son Allen (Janie) McMillan; daughter Marsha (Mark Wolfenbarger) Kitts; granddaughters Kristi (Chad) Pickens and Dakota McMillan; great-granddaughters Makinzie McMillan, Brenlyn Huffaker and Leigha Pickens; sisters Shanna Hayes and Andrea Dunlap and brother Michael (Gail) McMillan. He was 71. "I felt bad because I was shooting good and about 20 points ahead.". A ceremony of life will be held August 28th 2022 at 4:00pm at the South Salem Golf Club located at 2025 Golf Course Rd. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation in his memory to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina or the National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina. He is survived by a daughter, Karen McMillan, sons Matthew and Billy; and a sister, Clara Szumetz. Dr. William McMillan, Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. "Make the front sight blade your point of eye focus," was the advice he gave. Late US Army veteran. Obituaries Section. Obituary McMillan, William J., "Bill" of Lexington, March 23, 2022. Born Dec. 11, 1934 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late David S. and Nellie Irene (Meyers) McMillan. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. August 15, 2022 Menu. Then-Captain Al Lamb commanded Company A, 3d Tank Battalion. Sign the Guest Book. 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. Obituary of Donald Alexander McMillan. It wasn't his high score - he once shot a 594 - but it was the ultimate in pressure performances. MCMILLAN SR., WILLIAM DAVID age 71, of Hoover, passed away July 20, 2011. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I knew him since the 1980s. Bill was educated in the Charlotte City School System, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Johnson C. Smith University, his Master of Education Degree from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and his Doctor of Education from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. March 29, 1935 - February 10, 2019. There are no events at this time. CUMBERLAND William Joseph "Bill" McMillan, Sr., 78, of Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Golden Living Center. 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 was devoted to his family and was affectionately known as Poppi. Sign up for service and obituary updates. William, beloved husband of Rhea for 47 years. Bill shared a large portion of his life with a loved and cherished friend Ardis Collier her children and grandchildren that he thought of as his own family. William C. McMillan. Grandfather of Jessica Stonish, her husband Cody, Julia Mancini, Rachael, Andrew, and David McMillan, Megan, Rebecca, Jillian Boudreau, and the late Thomas McMillan. El Camino Memorial, Encinitas Chapel, is handling arrangements. and a retired businessman. Upon retiring from active service in 1974, Mr. McMillan joined the county Sheriff's Department as Weapons Training Coordinator. You have funeral questions, we have answers. He married his high school sweetheart, JoAnne Mayfield McMillan, and together they had two daughters, LTanya and Joni. For Bill's obituary or to send an online message of condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com. He was blessed to find love again and married Delorise Weathers McMillan with whom he shared the remainder of his wonderful life. By the time he was disabled, Mr. McMillan's shooting career already had been distinguished by its longevity in a sport dominated by young Russians and East Germans. Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. WILLIAM MCMILLAN OBITUARY Dr. William B. McMillan, Jr. August 21, 2022 Charlotte, North Carolina - Dr. William B. McMillan, Jr. passed away on August 21, 2022. He was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church-West for most of his life before providing the same dedication and passion as a founding member of First Fellowship Ministries, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and served on various Boards and Committees. Significant other of Anna Izraitel. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Although the injuries cut short his competitive career, Mr. McMillan expressed no bitterness. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Find the obituary of Roberta Ellen Roach (1932 - 2023) from Frederick, MD. He was preceded in death by: his sisters, Mary Altonelle McMillan Bryant and Audrey Lillian McMillan Babcock. WILLIAM MCMILLAN OBITUARY. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville. He was born December 29, 1966 to William and Frances (DeChene) McMillan in Detroit, Michigan. William was in the United States Navy in 1972 - 1975. He won Gold Medals at both Helsinki and Tokyo with his prowess in the art of pistol shooting. Mr. McMillan's three decades of dominance in the sport led to his induction into the U.S. International Shooting Hall of Fame in Dallas. Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home & Floral Hills Cemetery, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Mr. McMillan was employed as a plant supervisor at A. Raymond Tinnerman Manufacturing, Rochester Hills. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from high school. 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. He loved Nascar, Antique cars, fishing and spending time with his family. McMILLAN, William Martin William McMillan passed away on May 15th at the age of 73. Marshall Bill S. McMillan, age 74, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. "The Russian was pretty uptight, pacing up and down," he later recalled. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. 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. There are no events at this time. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! He received an Olympic Gold Medal in 1960 for shooting and served as special weapons training officer with the San . A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. William G. McMillan Obituary WILLIAM G. McMILLAN October 19, 1919 - November 25, 2002 We are saddened to report that Professor Emeritus William G. McMillan passed away this morning as the result of a heart attack at the age of 83. He worked as a fork lift operator for Triumph Foods. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMcClam Funeral Home. Mr. McMillan passed away November 12, 2016 surrounded by his family. He received an Olympic Gold Medal in 1960 for shooting and served as special weapons training officer with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. He graduated from Birmingham . CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. McMILLAN, William J. He served as an infantryman in the Korean War and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1953. Write your message of sympathy today. October 7, 2022 In that capacity, he designed the department's first shootout scenarios for training, said Sheriff's Department spokesman Ron Reina. Bill and JoAnne loved and supported each other for 42 years until her passing in 2001. Lieutenant Colonel William W. "Mister Pistol" McMillan Jr., Korean War veteran and dead-eye pistol shot who brought home a gold medal from the 1960 Olympics, died in Encinitas, Calif. A Memorial Service will be held at Stoney Point Baptist Church at a later date. Bill then took him aside, whispered into his ear for about 15 seconds, reloaded the pistol with five rounds and told the lad to shoot. In his finest hour at the 1960 Olympics, Mr. McMillan shot 587 out of a possible 600, tying the world record at the time. He is also survived by nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends. He peacefully transitioned to eternal life on August 21, 2022. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. MCMILLAN, William (Bill) September 25, 1941 - April 8, 2018 On Sunday, April 8, 2018 Bill McMillan, late of Regina, Saskatchewan went to be with his Lord at the age of 76 years. 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. Share Obituary Let others know about your loved one's death. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. In any case, it seemed to energize Mr. McMillan, who won the shoot-off after the two-hour break, the high point of a shooting career marked by six Olympic appearances and world and national championships. Late U.S. Army veteran. Interment will be private. You are very special man who will be remembered by so many people. Copyright Matthew S. McMillan All Rights Reserved. Adjust Text Size: A+ A- McMILLAN: William (Bill) Charles McMillan, beloved husband of the late Sharon McMillan, father of Lisa (Dennis) Hemrica and Charlie, grandfather of Jaden and Brett Hemrica, brother of Valerie McMillan, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, MB, on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 64 years of age. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Bill loved to play golf with all his buddies. Bill is survived by his wife, Naureen (O'Malley . 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. William C. McMillan, age 83, of Houston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday February 10, 2019. William Marshall McMillan, age 75, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022. Sign up for service and obituary updates. William Dent McMillan, 62, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his residence. McMillan shot 587 out of a possible 600, tied the world record at the time and won the gold medal. Founder and President of Computer Fulfillment, Inc. of Billerica. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Beaugh McMillan; brothers, John McMillan, Roger McMillan, and L.J. Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. 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