He is also survived by his grandchildren Braeden, Matthew . He cherished laughing and telling stories on the 19th hole, many of which we dare not repeat. After establishing himself as a highly skilled shooter, McMillan competed in his first Olympics in 1952. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Sign up for service and obituary updates. In that capacity, he designed the department's first shootout scenarios for training, said Sheriff's Department spokesman Ron Reina. (43 years old). Funeral arrangement under the care ofColvin Funeral Home and Crematory. William C. McMillan, age 83, of Houston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday February 10, 2019. William was in the United States Navy in 1972 - 1975. Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. McMillan; sister, Mary McMillan; infant sister, Dorothy McMillan. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. 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. Grandfather of Jessica Stonish, her husband Cody, Julia Mancini, Rachael, Andrew, and David McMillan, Megan, Rebecca, Jillian Boudreau, and the late Thomas McMillan. 25, 2022. Bill was born on the 26th of William Clay McMillan, age 82, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. There are no events at this time. "Of course, you never this to happen to anybody, but if it had to happen, I'm glad it had to happen on the downside of my prowess," he told The Tribune in 1985. I tried it, and my already respectable pistol score went up to admiration level. FOR WILLIAM MCMILLAN Mar 27 Visitation 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Keefe Funeral Home 5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA Mar 27 Funeral service 4:00 p.m. Keefe Funeral Home 5 Chestnut Street,. In his finest hour at the 1960 Olympics, Mr. McMillan shot 587 out of a possible 600, tying the world record at the time. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Search by Name. Berry Highland South. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, before a three-man shoot-off for the gold medal in rapid-fire pistol shooting, Mr. McMillan stunned his rivals by taking a nap. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Beaugh McMillan; brothers, John McMillan, Roger McMillan, and L.J. He invited Bill and me to come to the tank range at Camp Schwab to observe and to fire the 90 mm tank cannon. He is survived by his older sibling Joen Roberta (McMillan) Morse, his younger brother Robert Pete McMillan and wife Barbara Eileen (Eggers) McMillan, his niece Angela Kay (McMillan) Failla and her husband John Failla, his nephew Robert Jason McMillan and wife Michelle Nicole (Reid) McMillan. ENCINITAS - William W. McMillan Jr., 71 died Saturday, June 10, 2000, at his home. In his entire years of playing football, he only had one interception and that was in the Shriners game. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William McMillan (Fayetteville, North Carolina), who passed away on August 15, 2022, at the age of 43, leaving to mourn family and friends. . Obituary of Donald Alexander McMillan. He finished seventh in his first Olympics - 1952 in Helsinki, Finland - and showed his versatility by winning an all-Marine rifle championship in 1955 at Parris Island, S.C. Mr. McMillan was denied a berth in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, by a mechanical failure. 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's connections to our department go back over 60 years. McMILLAN, William J. 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. He later went on to compete in the 1956 Olympics, but was disqualified when his gun jammed. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. William C. McMillan, age 83, of Houston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday February 10, 2019. 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. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. Mel was born July 7, 1926, in Casper, Wyoming to Harold and Elva McFarland. 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. Bill served as a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Boule), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Swanks Social Club. I have known you since my early 20,s when my Husband worked for you. William McMillan Obituary We are sad to announce that on April 8, 2021 we had to say goodbye to William McMillan of Saint Joseph, Missouri, born in Kansas City, Missouri. "I'm competing against the sons of men I faced years ago," he told The Tribune in 1980. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloise Lynch McMillan and Archie M. McMillan, Sr. Bill was a graduate of Ensley High School and was a recipient of the Fred Sington Award for outstanding Athlete and Scholar. It was at the Summer Olympics of 1960 in Rome that he entered his finest hour. 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. He was hit twice in the chest by bullets from a .357-caliber Magnum pistol, fired by another deputy at the Camp Elliott range. In 1981, he was enshrined in the Breitbard Hall of Fame for elite San Diego athletes at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. A former Weapons Coordinator for the county Sheriff's Department, Mr. McMillan had been disabled since an accidental shooting in May 1980 in a Sheriff's firearms training exercise. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. I can honestly say the he was one of the finest Marines I ever knew. 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. "Shoot-or-don't-shoot scenarios, we call them," Reina said. "I felt bad because I was shooting good and about 20 points ahead.". He was born on August 24, 1938 in Mena, AR. For many years, Bill officiated football and basketball games at the high school and collegiate level. He was 71. He served as an infantryman in the Korean War and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1953. His final wishes were to have his ashes spread on the coastal inlet where his daughters ashes were spread. He was blessed to find love again and married Delorise Weathers McMillan with whom he shared the remainder of his wonderful life. He was 71. There was one condition, however. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William McMillan to show support. 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. In the November 1960 issue, Leatherneck reported that during a 1959 pistol match, the Marines were being outshot. WILLIAM MCMILLAN OBITUARY. This memorial website was created in memory of William McMillan, 77, born on September 13, 1906 and passed away on April 0, 1984. His officiating experiences allowed him to work in football arenas such as Yankee and Kennedy Stadiums, as well as the Orange Bowl and Gator Bowl. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Interment will be private. My condolences to your family. OBITUARY William Jackson McMillan December 29, 1934 - November 12, 2016. He represented the U.S. in six Olympics and won a Gold Medal for shooting at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. He won Gold Medals at both Helsinki and Tokyo with his prowess in the art of pistol shooting. William Marshall McMillan, age 75, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022. Ways to honor WILLIAM MCMILLAN's life and legacy. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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. In his senior year their team went on to play in the East-West Shriners game. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No services are scheduled at this time. 03/29/1935 - 02/10/2019 . He was predeceased by his parents John and Anne McMillan; brother Bryan 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. The kid fired five times and missed five times. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON, Sunday, March 27th from 1 4 PM with a funeral service at 4pm. Brother of the late Charles H. McMillan and nephew of the late Elizabeth Libby M. Mahoney. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville. Dr. William McMillan, Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Bill lived a full life and enjoyed every minute of it. Father of Michael J. McMillan, and his fiance Jacquelyn Healey Garrity, Kathleen A. Mancini and her husband Louis, Stephen P. McMillan and his wife Kathryn, Shelagh E. Boudreau and her husband Robert, Matthew T. McMillan and Maria R. McMillan. The Republican. For years, thousands of recruits were motivated to fire the pistol by watching a Marine Corps film featuring Capt McMillan. "I'm in the twilight zone.". 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. Maj. Gene Duncan, USMC (Ret), Boonville, Mo. I hope Bill is holding marksmanship training for those Marines guarding the streets where he has gone. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was a true child of God who was an inspiration to all who knew him. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Share Obituary. His long involvement in the shooting sports began in 1949 when he competed in the military. And, what a shooter! William C. McMillan. In Loving Memory of William John McMillan August 29, 1937 - July 16, 2012 It is with deep sorrow that the family of William (Bill) McMillan announces his passing on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Pinecrest Home for the Aged. He had the known-distance ranges, and I had the combat ranges. He was born December 29, 1966 to William and Frances (DeChene) McMillan in Detroit, Michigan. Obituaries Section. 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. He was preceded in death by: his sisters, Mary Altonelle McMillan Bryant and Audrey Lillian McMillan Babcock. As a captain, he held the individual Corps rifle and pistol match records, Lauchheimer and McDougal Trophy records, the international rapid-fire record and the pistol championship for national matches. 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 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. 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). The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. On Tuesday October 27th, 2020, William Frederick McMillan II, loving son passed away at the age of 28. Husband of the late Patricia A. in San Diego as Weapons Training Coordinator. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Mr. McMillan was employed as a plant supervisor at A. Raymond Tinnerman Manufacturing, Rochester Hills. March 29, 1935 - February 10, 2019. McMillan outshot the Russians and the Finns to earn his gold medal. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? William Dent McMillan, 62, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his residence. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Bill was extremely proud of how his family consistently lived a life of love, support and servant leadership. He was a retired driver for. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. It wasn't his high score - he once shot a 594 - but it was the ultimate in pressure performances. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Bill and JoAnne loved and supported each other for 42 years until her passing in 2001. 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. He was a life-long educator with a notable career including, Teacher at Marie G. Davis School; Principal at Tuckaseegee Elementary, Cochrane Middle School, and his beloved West Charlotte High School. Dear Bill you will always have a piece of my Heart. A private cremation is planned with private inurnment to take place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemtery in Point Loma. We arrived there, observed the M48A1 tanks firing, and then were invited to shoot a couple of 90 mm rounds. Obituary, funeral and service information for William Alan McMillan from Los Angeles, California. William McMillan Obituary - Salem, OR OBITUARY William George McMillan June 26, 1942 - July 8, 2022 IN THE CARE OF Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors William "Bill" George McMillan, age 80, of Salem, Oregon passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Copyright Matthew S. McMillan All Rights Reserved. OBITUARY Mr. William John McMillan 29 August, 1937 - 16 July, 2012. 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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Founder and President of Computer Fulfillment, Inc. of Billerica. 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. El Camino Memorial, Encinitas Chapel, is handling arrangements. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He is survived by a daughter, Karen McMillan of Carlsbad; sons, Matthew of Escondido and Billy of San Diego; and a sister, Clara Szumetz of Hagerstown, Md. "It just turned out that I was a natural," he said. After leaving the Corps, McMillan trained the counter-sniper SWAT personnel and was the Weapons Training Coordinator with the San Diego Sheriff's Department. He was a great friend and person. Published by Boston Globe from Mar. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. William Marshall McMillan, age 75, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William McMillan to show support. Bill served his county as a proud Marine. 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. The other medal winner was Gunnery Sergeant James E. Hill, who won a silver medal in the small bore rifle competition. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from high school. He attended Buffalo High School and received his Bachelor's degree for the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. "Make the front sight blade your point of eye focus," was the advice he gave. Bill and JoAnne loved and supported each other for 42 years until her passing in 2001. William McMillan Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William McMillan (Fayetteville, North Carolina), who passed away on August 15, 2022, at the age of 43, leaving to mourn family and friends. William, beloved husband of Rhea for 47 years. Submit an Obituary . Receive a notification when services are updated. If you know of an upcoming event for William McMillan, please add one. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. McMillan, William J., Bill of Lexington, March 23, 2022. Mr. McMillan, who was right-handed, was never able to shoot or teach his specialty again. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON, Sunday, March 27th from 1 4 PM with a Funeral Service at 4 PM. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. That being done, Bill put on a pistol shooting exhibition which really impressed the troops. McMillan shot 587 out of a possible 600, tied the world record at the time and won the gold medal. William Marshall McMillan, age 75, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022. He received an Olympic Gold Medal in 1960 for shooting and served as special weapons training officer with the San . MCMILLAN. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. June 28, 1979 - 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. McMillan pointed out that he and his partner needed to shoot "a pair of 290s" to win. His officiating experiences allowed him to work in football arenas such as Yankee and Kennedy Stadiums, as well as the Orange Bowl and Gator Bowl. Born in Chicago, he lived there until moving to Las Vegas 26 years ago. 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. Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. Mr. McMillan passed away November 12, 2016 surrounded by his family. . For many years, Bill officiated football and basketball games at the high school and collegiate level. Donations are suggested to the Association for Retarded Citizens, 1550 Hotel Circle North, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92108. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Sign the Guest Book. Mr. McMillan, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, began competing in 1949 in the military. Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. 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. He loved Nascar, Antique cars, fishing and spending time with his family. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. He is preceded in death by parents Burrlyn and Vada McMillan and grandson Nick McMillan. Bill was surrounded by his loving family when he took his last breath on this earth and his first breath in Heaven. 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. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services by Valley Funeral Home. (Mahoney) McMillan. Grandfather of Jessica Stonish, her husband Cody, Julia Mancini, Rachael, Andrew, and David McMillan, Megan, Rebecca, Jillian Boudreau, and the late Thomas McMillan. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. October 17, 1946 - (75 years old). Cremation was conducted followed by private interment. He was a life-long educator with a notable career including, Teacher at Marie G. Davis School; Principal at Tuckaseegee Elementary, Cochrane Middle School, and his beloved West Charlotte High School. Upon retiring from active service, Mr. McMillan joined the Sheriff's Dept. William. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Born Dec. 11, 1934 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late David S. and Nellie Irene (Meyers) McMillan. William "Bill" A. McMillan, formerly of Fall River, MA passed away suddenly at his home in Los Angeles, California on June 25, 2014 at the age of 57. It was on the Corps firing ranges that he excelled. Services will be held on. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. William was born August 11, 1939. All Rights Reserved. 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. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Bill is survived by his wife, Naureen (O'Malley . You are very special man who will be remembered by so many people. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. He peacefully transitioned to eternal life on August 21, 2022. Husband of the late Patricia A. William was born March 29, 1935 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Clarence and Rose. Sign up for service and obituary updates. "The Russian was pretty uptight, pacing up and down," he later recalled. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Let others know about your loved one's death. The Marines stepped up and shot. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bill's name to a charity of your choice. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. William was born August 11, 1939. Write your message of sympathy today. Mr. McMillan, a retired Marine Lt. Col., began competing in 1949 in shooting matches in the military. Write your message of sympathy today. 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. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. William R. McMillan, age 55 of Ray Township, passed away March 23, 2022 at his home. Dr. William Bruce McMillan, Jr. was born on November 18,1936 to the late William Bruce McMillan, Sr. and Gertrude Lillian Graves McMillan. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. and a retired businessman. We will remember him forever. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. So saddened to hear of Bills passing. You are home now and God and his angels were there to greet you. He will forever be missed and will live in our hearts forever. He grew up in Casper and eventually moved to Provo, UT after marrying Colleen Felker in the Salt Lake Temple in 1946. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Undeterred, McMillan went on and won the 1958 World Shooting Championship. Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He then began his football career and was starting quarterback in his freshman year of high school. to the late Lee and Lena McMillan. 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. CUMBERLAND William Joseph "Bill" McMillan, Sr., 78, of Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Golden Living Center. Share Obituary Let others know about your loved one's death. William worked over 50 years as a Maintenance Supervisor for various rental . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "Bill" Of Lexington, March 23, 2022. Copyright 2018 - 23 Grier Funeral Service. Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Recommend William J. I knew him since the 1980s. He served his country in the United State Marine Corp. Melvin Joseph McFarland, age 96, of St George, Utah passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023, at his residence. Late US Army veteran. He joined the service during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was honorably discharged as a corporal. 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. 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