William M. "Mac" McMillion's Obituary
William M. "Mac" McMillion, 87, of Columbia, IL, passed away at his residence. He was born in Townley, MO, son of Peter and Myrtle (Garner) McMillion. He was married to Juanita (Sumpter) McMillion, who survives him. They were married April 15, 1944, in St. Louis, MO.
Mac retired from Monsanto Corp, Queenie Plant in 1985, after 40 years of service. He served with the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #581 Columbia, IL, and Columbia Blue Lodge #474 A.F. & A.M. Columbia, IL
Mac's proudest achievement in life was his family, most especially the loving relationship he shared with his wife of 67 years Juanita. In his earlier life Mac was very involved in his son Greg's sports. After retirement he spent many enjoyable days sharing sports and other pastimes with his granddaughter Allison whom he cherished.
VisitationSunday, August 07, 2011 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
ServicesPrivate services will be held
IntermentValhalla Gardens of MemoryBelleville, IL
Memorial ContributionsHospice of Southern Illinois 305 So. Illinois St. Belleville, Il 62220, or Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation, 3800 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Also SurvivingDaughter, Willa Bates of Columbia, ILSon, Gregory (Jeanne) McMillion of Landrum, SCGrandchild, Alan M. (Twana L. Mason) Bates Grandchild, Lindsey A. (Daniel Steemann) McMillionGrandchild, Allison E. Bates Great-Grandchild, Tyler M. Bates Great-Grandchild, Mackenzie E. Bates Step-Grandchild, Michelle Samoryk Step-Grandchild, Cheryl Hale Sister-In-Law, Alma M. HarrisBrother-In-Law, Bill Borders Other relatives and friends
Preceded In Death ByGranddaughter, Elizabeth Yvonne Bates EvansFather, Peter D. McMillionMother, Myrtle B. (Garner) McMillionBrothers, Norman, Woodrow 'Woody', Henry, and Dallas McMillionSister, Betty BordersStep-Mother, Bessie McMillion
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