Long Creek - Charles V. McMillin, 85, of Long Creek, passed away at 11:45 p.m., August 8, 2011 in Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Zion.
A celebration of Charles' life will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek with full military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard and U.S. Army Honors Team. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Activities Department at Heritage Manor. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Charles was born April 14, 1926 in Franklin, KY the son of Charles and Arminta (Stewart) McMillin. He married Alma Jean Roberts on July 20, 1947. She preceded him in death on September 15, 1999. Charles was a skilled carpenter and homebuilder and owned McMillin Home Builders.
He served in the US Army during World War II. He was a member of the First General Baptist Church. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving is his children: David McMillin and his wife Debbie of Virginia Beach, VA, Gary McMillin and his wife Susan of Elwin, Robert McMillin and his wife Joan of Troy, IL, Mark McMillin and his wife Karey of Lawton, OK, Janie Breeze of Decatur, and John McMillin and his wife Tami of Decatur; grandchildren: Cara, Dennis, Richard, Shawn, Chris, Nathan, Jordan, Annie, Doug, Tim, Katie, Michael and Matthew; great-grandchildren: Jakob, Josh, Grant, Sam, Zach, Brie, Jordon, Carley, Caitlyn, Cameryn, Cayli, Jeremiah, and Eric.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one son, one brother, one sister and his son-in-law.
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| Ashley Peete |
Deepest Sympathy |
August 11, 2011 |
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family. Loosing a loved one is a difficult situation for anyone. Remember the good years and the joy you have had with your loved one. Hold on to the memories and keep them close in heart. I hope God blesses your family and keep you all strong.
God Bless You All
Ashley Peete
would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. I know this is such a difficult time for you and hope the love of your family and friends will help get you through these tough times. I didn't know your dad but from looking at his picture I can tell what a kind and caring man he was, take great joy in that. Respectfully, Cathy Potter
| Kim Michener |
Friend |
August 9, 2011 |
I would like to express my deep sympathy in the passing of your Father, Grandfather, and Greatgrandfather. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers today and in the coming weeks. I pray the memories of Chuck you hold dear will bring you great comfort at this difficult time.
With Deep Sympathy,
Kim Michener
