If you know of an upcoming event for William McMillan, please add one. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Mr. McMillan was born in Greenville, Alabama on April 22, 1946 to Jean A. and George D. H. McMillan. He was a true child of God who was an inspiration to all who knew him. 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. He is survived by a daughter, Karen McMillan, sons Matthew and Billy; and a sister, Clara Szumetz. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. In 1969, as an ordnance officer in Vietnam, he was awarded a Bronze Star. Services will be held on. He was a great friend and person. He is also survived by his grandchildren Braeden, Matthew . William Marshall McMillan, age 75, of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Published by Boston Globe from Mar. "I felt bad because I was shooting good and about 20 points ahead.". Cremation was planned, followed by private inurnment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. William worked over 50 years as a Maintenance Supervisor for various rental . OBITUARY Mr. William John McMillan 29 August, 1937 - 16 July, 2012. 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. He won the world championships in 1954 and 1958 and a national title in 1957. He was born on August 24, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of William McMillan and Virginia Russell McMillan. Bill lived a full life and enjoyed every minute of it. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was preceded in death by: his sisters, Mary Altonelle McMillan Bryant and Audrey Lillian McMillan Babcock. 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. 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. Mr. McMillan, who was right-handed, was never able to shoot or teach his specialty again. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 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. In his senior year their team went on to play in the East-West Shriners game. Bill was always the best at whatever he set out to achieve. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! You are very special man who will be remembered by so many people. 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. William Dent McMillan, 62, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his residence. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Brother of the late Charles H. McMillan and nephew of the late Elizabeth Libby M. Mahoney. He proudly served our country as an Army Staff Sergeant E6 Combat Medic attached Peacefully at his residence surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, May 6th, 2019. Undeterred, McMillan went on and won the 1958 World Shooting Championship. Copyright Matthew S. McMillan All Rights Reserved. "The Russian was pretty uptight, pacing up and down," he later recalled. William C. McMillan. 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. Write your message of sympathy today. His final wishes were to have his ashes spread on the coastal inlet where his daughters ashes were spread. 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. 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. In the film, he used mirrors and the reflection from his class ring to fire rounds in the bull's-eye. "I've never reached my potential because I haven't competed regularly enough," he said. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. He loved Nascar, Antique cars, fishing and spending time with his family. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. . Significant other of Anna Izraitel. Share Obituary Let others know about your loved one's death. All Rights Reserved. Mr. McMillan died of congestive heart failure June 10 at his home in Encinitas. 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. 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. Dr. William McMillan, Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. He was born December 29, 1966 to William and Frances (DeChene) McMillan in Detroit, Michigan. William Archie Bill McMillan, age 67 of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at EAMC in Opelika following a brief illness. Receive a notification when services are updated. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville. 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. William C. McMillan, age 83, of Houston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday February 10, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at Stoney Point Baptist Church at a later date. For years, thousands of recruits were motivated to fire the pistol by watching a Marine Corps film featuring Capt McMillan. Brother of the late Charles H. McMillan; and nephew of the late Elizabeth "Libby" M. Mahoney. IN THE CARE OF. Born Dec. 11, 1934 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late David S. and Nellie Irene (Meyers) McMillan. South, Salem, Oregon. William Lee McMillan, 83, of Greenwood, AR. 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. Husband of the late Patricia A. "It just turned out that I was a natural," he said. Melvin Joseph McFarland, age 96, of St George, Utah passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023, at his residence. 03/29/1935 - 02/10/2019 . Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. You are home now and God and his angels were there to greet you. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. 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. Bill was devoted to his family and was affectionately known as Poppi. 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 peacefully transitioned to eternal life on August 21, 2022. He served as an infantryman in the Korean War and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1953. He then began his football career and was starting quarterback in his freshman year of high school. Bill and JoAnne loved and supported each other for 42 years until her passing in 2001. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. After establishing himself as a highly skilled shooter, McMillan competed in his first Olympics in 1952. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bills name to a charity of your choice. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Grandfather of Jessica Stonish, her husband Cody, Julia Mancini, Rachael, Andrew, and David McMillan, Megan, Rebecca, Jillian Boudreau, and the late Thomas McMillan. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from high school. For Bill's obituary or to send an online message of condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com. Information on Funerals, Live Streaming, and COVID-19. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Although the injuries cut short his competitive career, Mr. McMillan expressed no bitterness. Funeral arrangement under the care ofColvin Funeral Home and Crematory. One shy, embarrassed Marine stepped forward. 25, 2022. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Mr. McMillan is survived by his sons, Matthew McMillan of Escondido and Billy McMillan of San Diego; daughter Karen McMillan of Carlsbad; and sister Clara Szumetz of Hagerstown, Md. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. William was born March 29, 1935 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Clarence and Rose. There are no events at this time. WILLIAM MCMILLAN OBITUARY. 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. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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. 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. I have known you since my early 20,s when my Husband worked for you. His long involvement in the shooting sports began in 1949 when he competed in the military. Significant other of Anna Izraitel. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Marshall is survived by his wife of 49 years Phyllis McMillan; son Allen (Janie) McMillan; daughter Marsha (Mark Wolfenbarger) Kitts . The Republican. Copyright 2018 - 23 Grier Funeral Service. Mr. McMillan, a retired Marine Lt. Col., began competing in 1949 in shooting matches in the military. . He grew up in Casper and eventually moved to Provo, UT after marrying Colleen Felker in the Salt Lake Temple in 1946. There is no photo or video of William McMillan.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. William C. McMillan, age 83, of Houston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday February 10, 2019. 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. He was born November 3, 1951 in Galveston, Texas. 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. William was born March 29, 1935 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Clarence and Rose On Sunday, April 8, 2018 Bill McMillan, late of Regina, Saskatchewan went to be with his Lord at the age of 76 years. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William J. McMillan please visit our. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Would you like to offer William McMillans loved ones a condolence message? OBITUARY William Jackson McMillan December 29, 1934 - November 12, 2016. We will remember him forever. 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 had the known-distance ranges, and I had the combat ranges. It wasn't his high score - he once shot a 594 - but it was the ultimate in pressure performances. He is survived by a daughter, Karen McMillan of Carlsbad, CA; sons, Matthew of Escondido and Billy of San Diego; and a sister Clara Mae Szumetz of Hagerstown MD. 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. 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. "I'm competing against the sons of men I faced years ago," he told The Tribune in 1980. to the late Lee and Lena McMillan. 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. He is survived by his devoted wife and childhood sweetheart, Kay; children (Jeff McMillan, Liz McMillan and Jennife William R. McMillan, age 55 of Ray Township, passed away March 23, 2022 at his home. 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. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. "Make the front sight blade your point of eye focus," was the advice he gave. Bill served his county as a proud Marine. He was preceded in death by: his sisters, Mary Altonelle McMillan Bryant and Audrey Lillian McMillan Babcock. He cherished laughing and telling stories on the 19th hole, many of which we dare not repeat. On Tuesday October 27th, 2020, William Frederick McMillan II, loving son passed away at the age of 28. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! You have funeral questions, we have answers. "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. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Maj. Gene Duncan, USMC (Ret), Boonville, Mo. Born Jan. 29, 1929, in Frostburg, Md., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948 to 1974, retiring as lieutenant colonel. 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). In his entire years of playing football, he only had one interception and that was in the Shriners game. Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. After leaving the Corps, McMillan trained the counter-sniper SWAT personnel and was the Weapons Training Coordinator with the San Diego Sheriff's Department. Leatherneck Magazine December 2000. Menu. In the November 1960 issue, Leatherneck reported that during a 1959 pistol match, the Marines were being outshot. MCMILLAN SR., WILLIAM DAVID age 71, of Hoover, passed away July 20, 2011. 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. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. No services are scheduled at this time. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. But, it was in Rome during the 1960 Olympics that the-Capt McMillan was one of two Marines who were the only Americans to win medals in Olympic shooting that year. Ways to honor WILLIAM MCMILLAN's life and legacy. The other medal winner was Gunnery Sergeant James E. Hill, who won a silver medal in the small bore rifle competition. 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. 's obituary to your friends. I knew him since the 1980s. William. He represented the U.S. in six Olympics and won a Gold Medal for shooting at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. He was 71. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. William was born August 11, 1939. Mac was born December 29, 1934 in Andalusia, AL. You are kind, carrying, person and so much more. 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