John Henry McMillian, age 86, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. John was born January 26, 1933 in Alberta, Alabama to Mattie Lee Pettway McMillian and Eddie McMillian. Mr. McMillian served proudly in the United States Army and relocated to California where he dedicated himself to raising his two children, and working. He was a faithful member of Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California, serving in many capacities under the leadership of Dr. James Alfred Smith, Sr. for 30 years. John retired as a Director of the Physiology Department of the university San Francisco California and a member of the black Caucus. After meeting his wife, they retired to Mobile, Alabama to continue their services in the ministry, serving as a Trustee at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for a time.
He will be greatly missed by the youth he mentored in California, friends, and family. He always had a contagious smile, words of wisdom, and a quick wit.
John is survived by his wife, Ruby M. McMillian; son & daughter-in-law, Allan B. McMillian (Tunisia); daughter, Regina A. McMillian; son & daughter-in-law, Michael J. McMillian (Michelle); step-daughter, Toyia J. Franklin; brother & sister-in-law, James McMillian (Betty); sister, Grace Champion; grandchildren, Kia McMillian, John McMillian, Edin McMillian, Kezia Nelson, Allyah Copeland, and Zachary Copeland; great-grandchild, Parker LaVant; close friends, Randolph Williams (Lula); and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
John was preceded in death by his father, Eddie McMillian; mother, Mattie Lee Pettway McMillian; sister, Annie Mae Young; and step-son, Taurius Franklin.
A visitation for John will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606, followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Peggie Wingate-Pastor End Time Harvest Church and Dr. Ruby McMillian - Common Touch Empowerment Center Ministries will officiate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com for the McMillian family.
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