James was born June 15, 1926 in Whitmire, SC to the late Elbert and Zelda Phifer McMillan. He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. James was employed in several textile manufacturing facilities working his way to the rank of plant manager. After retirement, he moved to Morrisville, NC, where he attended Good Hope Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
James is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mildren Nelson McMillan; son, Jim McMillan and his wife, Donna of Ashville, NC; daughters, Linda Mann of Morrisville, NC; and Karen Bean of Camden, SC; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Good Hope Baptist Church, 6628 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, NC 27519. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
Memorials may be sent to Good Hope Baptist Church; or a charity for COPD.
Condolences may be sent to www.BrownWynneCary.com
