I want you and your family to know I am thinking of you.  God bless you my friend 

D , you will never be forgotten! So many of us, countless are missing you so much. You were the light of every party. Gathering at Eulas, and your family members  always Brightened everyone's day! Even in our toughest days.  I pray that your family is at peace. 
And can carry on with all the beautiful memories of your  presence and intelligence! I am grateful for all that Randy and I had with you!
Love,
Karen Hardeman 


It's hard to find a word or a memory that could describe Darryl fully.  He was laughter and comfort - the person you look for when you walk into a room because you know he will make you smile.  
When we moved to Florida I prayed for good friends for my family. The Lord gave us the McMillans. Darryl was a second dad for my children, a best friend for my husband, and a big brother for me. I will miss opening the door at their home - to see him standing at the island- in his flip-flops and shorts - making drinks and saying "yall come on in".  I will miss the person who always found me when there was bacon involved and who never let my wine glass get empty. I will miss him when we are at the pool and the kids want somebody to throw them in, or to do the "washing machine" game.  I will miss his smile, his hugs, his playful nature, and his margaritas.  Cheers to you Darryl - we will never forget you!

Where does one begin to try and articulate the impact that one life can have on so many?  The moment Darryl, Marissa, Eli and Emma walked into our lives, we knew we had found great people, trusted friends and a family that we would enjoy doing life with.  To try and identify one memory wouldn’t do justice to the depth of our friendship and the bond that our families developed so quickly.  We choose to remember all of the great times where our entire crew would get together and enjoy the time away from “reality” for a long weekend or a quick vacation getaway.  Darryl’s smile, his laugh, and his passion for life and family was always apparent- he often knew what was needed before ever being asked.  Darryl knew no enemies or strangers and his legacy and memory will endure through his beautiful wife and children.   “Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much”.  All our love in remembrance of you dear friend.....  Rob, Cindy, Robert, and Charlotte

I grew up with Darryl. I spent many of my childhood days at his home. His twin sister was my childhood best friend. Darryl was so kind and he was always smiling.  I have so many great memories of Darryl.  Rest In Peace my friend. My prayers go out to his wife, and children, his sister, his mother and all of the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. 

My family and I live in  their community. Words can not express how my heart breaks for Marissa, their children , Darryl’s family and their friends. I can tell you whenever I saw Darryl with his  family his smile clearly showed how in love and proud he was. I pray Darryl’s family finds comfort through this tough time and celebrate the life & love he shared with the ones who knew him.  Our sincere condolences. 

Darryl, 
You were a great boss and my life changed because of you. Thank you for believing in me and showing me how wonderful of a person you are. Because of your trust in me, I have accomplished so much and I couldn't have done it without your faith and appreciation. I have so much to be thankful for and its all because of you. God bless you and your family and my deepest condolences. 

A fantastic man and leader. His impact and now  loss is felt by so very many. Hopefully, the grief and sadness will soon be overwhelmed by wonderful memories of shared experiences and that ever present smile. 

My condolences to the family as I was so very sad when I heard of Darryl's passing.  My heart is very heavy and I pray for a complete healing from grief and sorrow in God's time.  Marissa, may the love and peace of our heavenly Father carry you and your family through this difficult time of loss.  I did not work closely with Darryl, but I knew him and can see his BIG smile right now as he looks at all of you and all of his friends and co-workers.  He'll be missed.  He was a sharp dresser too!! :)

p.s.  Marissa, to refresh your memory; I supported the Regional President of BB&T for the Georgia Region

People are remembered for the impact they make on others - I can't add anything else about Darryl above what has already been written and said multiple times by others.  I enjoyed working with him and Darryl is a great person lost too soon.  I wish his family the best in these difficult times.

I don’t know why God took you so soon. I miss you so much words can not describe. When we were growing up you were the one who always made me laugh and you were my best friend. Life will not be the same without you; I will miss your contagious smile. Thank you God for the time you gave me with him.  Rest In Peace my twin brother ...till we meet again.  I Love you always,  Donna

My brother I will miss you so much and I’m thankful that God allowed me to be a part of your life. You, me and your sister had so many good times together in our youth, memory's that I will never forget and will always be in my heart. Thank you for being a part of my life, now Rest In Peace until we meet again. I love you,  Rolando

Uncle D, we wish we got the chance to tell you how great of an uncle you were, honestly the best uncle ever!! It’s hard to understand why you were taken so early, but God had other plans for you. We are very thankful to have been a part of your life as your nieces and nephew. We will cherish all the countless memories we have together from endless summer pool parties to your hilarious jokes! Life will not be the same without here but we will hold onto you in our hearts! We love you so much!! Rest In Peace!! Love Jessie, Rae and Jake.

I remember meeting you at Banking School back in 2008.  You were such an bright presence that filled the room with such happiness.  I recall your screensaver was a photo of your beautiful wife Marissa and you sharing the story of the day you first met.  I was honored to get to work with you both several years later.   I'm thankful that I was blessed to cross paths with you and call you my friend.  You will be greatly missed!  Praying for your family!

Darryl’s contagious laughter and outgoing personality lit any room he walked in.  Just thinking of that smile of his brings a smile to my face.  It seems like yesterday when Tyler and I were meeting you and Marissa at Frontera on Friday nights.  Such good times.

Marissa, Eli & Emma, I am so deeply sorry you are having to go through this.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  

With heartfelt sympathy,

Christina Pate 

Darryl was truly one of a kind!  No matter how much time passed, we picked up our conversation with ease.  

We met during a bank acquisition.  I had the privilege of being his retail loan trainer.   Darryl was a bright light during class filling the air with his contagious laugh and smile.  

He was more than a colleague, he was a friend.   Whenever I needed to vent or needed advice, he was there for me. 

Marissa, Eli and Emma - you are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Latonya

Darryl was  great boss and friend , has such a great sense of humor and always was supportive .  I always enjoyed being around him he will be missed greatly .

Darryl was a great boss during my time at BB&T in Athens. I’ll never forget when I left the bank and moved down to Southwest Florida after my career change. He called me a few months later out of the blue and said, “Hey, do you remember when you said I could come visit any time? Well, guess what?! Here I come!” The best was when I sat next to Marissa unknowingly at our Salty Dawgs SWFL Bulldog fan club gathering for GA-FL one year. Its such a small world because her and my wife actually teach at the same school. When I realized who she was and how we used to be colleagues, I asked her where Darryl was and her response: “Right across from you!” We had a blast watching the Dawgs win and catching up that night. Rest in peace, D-Mac. You will be missed.

We had the great pleasure of meeting Darryl a little over a year ago, when our boys joined the same baseball team.  He always had a smile on his face and always was ready and up for a good time.  

I loved just talking with him.  He was the type of man that could have as easy of a conversation with one of the girls as he could with one of the guys, and he ALWAYS made me laugh.  - Kris.  

I always loved watching him with his kids.  The amazing adoration and affectionate love  Eli and Emma had for him, was beautiful to see and spoke volumes for the type of Dad he was.  - Dave.  

He was funny and he was a fun guy to hang around with.  At Eli’s birthday party, Darryl would make me laugh, he was video taping us as we were dancing around and he was laughing more than we were.  - Dylan.  

We were all blessed to get to know him, he touched all of our hearts in many ways.   Gone too soon....God must have needed an Angel that could do some really special work from above spreading joy, love and maybe a margarita or two.   
God Bless your family. 
Love, the Gonczy Family.  

My sincere condolences to Marissa and family, I am so sorry for your loss.  There are no words to express my heartache for you. Darryl was a hilarious coworker and always up to some kind of practical joke .  My favorite memory was decorating his office in UF Gator gear  as he was the ultimate Georgia fan. My prayers go out to you during this time. 

Marissa, Eli and Emma, My heart was so saddened to hear about the loss of Darryl.  You all were what was most important to him and he beamed when he spoke of you all. 

Darryl was not only an amazing leader but was an amazing man. His smile, laughter and energy would light any room that he entered.  From the first moment I met Darryl it felt like we had known each other for years. He encouraged so many and set their paths in a direction of success. 

It was bittersweet when he and his family moved to Florida but knew that it was his dream to live at the beach with his family. So glad he was able to live his dream. 

You and your magnetic personality will be missed but so thankful our paths crossed on this Earth. You will never be forgotten. 




Dear Marissa, Emma & Eli, 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all right now. Darryl was a great peer, a best friend and I know he loved you all more than words could ever express. He will be missed by so many as he has touched so many lives in our world including mine.  While he is gone from this world, our memories of him will live in our  hearts forever. 

Sincerely,

Deb & Mark Manzelmann 



The first time I met Darryl, he was interviewing me for a banker job at BB&T. I was very nervous, but he, almost immediately, made me feel at ease with his infectious smile and contagious laugh. I must have made a decent impression on him, because he hired me. I had the privilege of working closely with him for over a decade. I learned so much from Darryl and most of my leadership style today stems from his guidance and mentoring through the years. 

Darryl wasn’t just a coworker, he was, also, my friend. Just last week, I messaged him to reminisce about the good ol’ days. We laughed and recalled hilarious moments of the past.  I told him how much I appreciated him. And he said the same to me. 

Darryl was kind and thoughtful. He remembered birthdays and sent well wishes. When my mom passed in 2016, he had already moved to Florida. Still, he sent me condolences and checked on me. He knew how much I love Christmas and understood how difficult the first Christmas without her would be for me. On Christmas Eve that year, he sent me a beautiful song to remind me that my mom was with the Son of God. 

 Marissa, Eli, and Emma, I’ve learned that with grief there’s truly nothing anyone can say to make the pain go away. But I know that being surrounded with love makes it a little easier to stand. You are loved by so many, and I pray being surrounded by your loved ones eases your heartbreak. 

I’d like to share with you the same song Darryl sent me when I was grieving, because it brought me peace, and I know he’d want you to feeI it, too.  https://youtu.be/zoq4Pw2TZ6Y
Craig Aven “With the Son of God”

I will miss him very much,  but I’m so grateful for the time we shared. 

With my deepest sympathy and love,
Tifanie 



Marissa, Eli, and Emma, 

Words cannot express how sorry I am for the pain you are feeling.  While I didn’t know Darryl as much as I would have liked, I did see how much sunshine your entire family brought to this world.  There is a light that will never not shine around each and every one of you.  I appreciate how welcoming, loving, and thoughtful your family has always been to mine.  Prayers for you all 

I love you, 
Janessa 

Marissa, Eli,  Emma, and Family,

My heart is heavy for all of you.  I am so very blessed to have known Darryl through working with BB&T.  In supporting Darryl from a HR perspective for many years, I know he was a thoughtful and compassionate leader and coach of his team.  For me, he was a wonderful business partner and friend!  I will cherish my memories of working with him.  

I believe the happiest I ever saw Darryl was on the day he married the Beautiful Marissa Green.  He had, "At Last", married the love of his life.  To this day, I think of you two when I hear Etta James belt out that pretty song you danced to as husband and wife.      

I am sure his heart was filled even more on the days that Eli and Emma were born.  He was such a proud husband and dad.  

Darryl touched and enriched so many lives.  His infectious smile, kind heart, and quick wit will be missed by the many who loved him - including me.  

While we grieve and cry here on earth, I am confident that the angels in heaven are rejoicing and singing as he re-connects with family and friends who have gone before him and he makes new friends which he did so easily.  I pray the Lord will hold you extra tight in His loving arms and that He and your sweet memories will fill your heart with love and bring you peace and comfort.

With deepest sympathy and much love,
Cindy
   

I was shocked when I heard the news. Words can’t express how I feel. I met Darryl in December 2013 when he hired me at BB&T.  He was super nice and made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. He was always approachable and you could always call him when ever you needed too.  I’m so sorry for your loss Marissa. May god give you strength to cope with this irreplaceable loss. Darryl RIP! 

My deepest condolences to the family.  Darryl was my first manager in the Athens market with BB&T.  He was a great leader, highly energetic while always making others smile.  Darryl was genuinely a great person, caring of others, and I know loved his family.  I remember before he move to Florida, Darryl mentioned to me that he wanted to share his love for the beach with his children.  I was a bit jealous, and he knew it, as we both share the same passion.  He gave me a seashell before leaving.  I still have the shell in my office and will always to remember him.  God bless the McMillan family.  

My sincerest condolences to Marissa, Eli, Emma, and the McMillan family. It has been an honor to have known such a stellar gentleman. D, you were more than a coworker, you were a Friend.  A kindred spirit with the heart of God was what I encountered in you at every work meeting and every phone call.  You always had the willingness to help everyone. I have been BLESSED in this lifetime because of the seeds of Hope, Faith, and Encouragement that you poured through wisdom and your smile.  God, Thank You for sharing your son Darryl C. McMillan with us.  Truly, Truly, Truly will be missed! #OneGoodGuy

It is difficult to express in words the shock, sadness and sorrow that I felt after learning of Darryls passing. I worked with Darryl after his move to Florida. He was a wonderful boss. We shared the same sense of humor and every time I spoke with him we would end up laughing. Work could be stressful at times but Darryl always made the stress easier to push through. I would  often call him when I was having trouble doing something on the computer because I was “technically challenged.”  I would apologize for having to bother him to help me and he would always tease me by responding “you’re so pretty” and we both would laugh hysterically.  He was always so gracious, helpful and supportive.  He leaves a legacy behind of love, caring, humor and understanding that will live on in the people that were blessed to have known him. As so many people have testified he was a remarkable man, husband, father, friend and boss.  Thankfully, death is not the end for Darryl and he will live in our hearts and memories forever.  Enjoy heaven my friend . . . Until we meet again!

Darryl  there are too many memories to write, it would be a book.  While we have been distant from one another for a while, you were my best friend during some rather difficult but special times.  You were one of the first to hold my babies. You cooked fried potatoes and made French onion dip when I needed it. We sang Lollipop together.  We hopped in the car and headed to Krystals so many times. And who could forget Pearl and Stanley from Greater Tuna!  However, I will never forgive you for throwing that snake at me, I’m sure the stain is still on the house. Thank you for everything you have done for me and the kids over the years. I loved you like a brother, and always will. You are going to be missed by many and I cherished every minute with you.  Rest In Peace my friend. Love you Forever.❤️

Marissa, Eli, and Emma,
Darryl was one of a kind, a hardworking man with Godly values, and a hilarious, unexpected, quick wit! He was always committed and wanted to do his best. Never, wanting to disappoint. He worked hard to ensure he was prepared, but he was also always willing to share trade secrets, and give others a helping hand when we needed a word of encouragement.
As a husband, he was oh so proud of his beautiful, Marissa.   
As a peer, he kept us on our toes...
I remember, when we went to one of our meetings together at Atlantic Station. We were driving up the parking deck, I was in front, tires squealing, Darryl was right behind me on turn two, I was on two wheels as he was on my bumper up all four floors of the parking deck..we parked, we got out and Darryl says.  “Really? I though I was gonna have to push you!”Ha..typical Darryl! He always made us laugh and feel loved.
Later, a move to Florida. We were broken hearted to see you go  and Darryl was overjoyed with anticipation. I suppose in his heart, he knew he would have the family to himself for a season that he did not know would be for but a short time. But God ordained this time for memories to be made and a legacy of life to be instilled. Eli, Emma, you will never be the same, not just  because of this time of grief and loss but because of the great love your father had for you. Remember that!  You will remember these days but their are witnesses to your father and his great love for you and the prayers he silently prayed for you! He loved you! Never forget that and he would want you to trust God and be at peace. 
Marissa, you are strong, you are a wise, wonderful mother, and a Godly woman. Our Lord God is going to carry you and help you in the moments, the days, and years ahead. Press on and trust God. He has a hope and a future that He has planned for each of you. God will not fail you. Love and prayers, 
Trish Kirkland 





Thinking constantly about you, praying and holding space for you.  I simply cannot imagine what you are going through.  May you have strength in weakness and a peace that transcends understanding.  You are very loved, Marissa.  I’m here for you in anything you need.

Marissa, Eli and Emma,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. Darryl was an extraordinarily kind, sweet man and always made time to talk to everyone. He always made me laugh when I saw him and made me feel like I could come to him for anything. When my Mom was sick with dementia and fell and broke her neck I had to stay with her at the hospital constantly. Darryl and Denise came to see her at the hospital and I have never forgotten that thoughtfulness. May the wonderful memories you have of Darryl help you to find peace and comfort.

What can I possibly say that has not already been said about this wonderful human.  I have not worked with Darryl in many years since I moved to Florida, but what an impression he left.  I'll never forget the selfie that Shane Cannon took at my Jensen Beach branch when he moved down to Florida to send back off up to say "hello" to Darryl when he was still in Georgia. Of course Florida is the place to be it would seem, and more recently it has been nice to see your name floating around in emails etc. down here in the Sunshine State. An irreplaceable part of the BB&T family, my thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones now.

The special memories and heartfelt tributes shared by so many speak to the sincere love folks had for Darryl.  Even though I did not work directly with Darryl, he was always a pleasure to be around at bank functions. He was a “sight for sore eyes” after a long day of  “bank talk”!
My thoughts and prayers are with Marrisa, Eli, Emma, family and friends. May you find peace and comfort in God’s grace. 

Uncle D, 
First thank you. Thank you for being my role model for all of my life. Thank you for the laughs my entire childhood. Thank you for being the Funcle (fun uncle) with the mustang and the pool. Thank you. 
I have so many memories I could share considering you’ve been with me my whole 25 years of life, I don’t know a life without you. But my most fond memories are being at your pool. Being thrown in over and over again until I eventually cried hoping you would stop but you always kept going. I will never be able to eat ranch dip with ruffles without  thinking of you. That was always a staple at your parties. I remember thinking you would never get married, you were a bachelor and “too cool” for that and then you met Aunt M. Thank you for her. She is the most pure person I’ve ever met. She jumped right into our family without missing a beat. She has the most thoughtful family you could ask for. They were always so good to us. Thank you for blessing this world with two tiny humans who look just like you. I can only wish we all had spent more time together over the past couple years. 
I can only hope you and dad and poppy are together right now. God needed both you and dad for some reason. His plan is always greater than ours.  Thank you for making me laugh during the darkest time of my life back in February. I love you so much. 

Marissa, Eli, Emma, and Family,

I am heartbroken for you all.   When meeting Darryl for the first time, you immediately felt like you'd known him forever.  He was funny, always had a smile for everyone, and was incredibly kind.  

I supported Darryl from an HR perspective for many years prior to your move to Florida but above all, I considered him a friend. Darryl and I had a scheduled weekly call.  I always set extra time for that call because the first half was spent catching up and full of laughter.  We talked above everything from family and faith, to traveling and his love for the beach, and he always had an Eli and Emma story to share.   

Marissa, to know Darryl was to know how very much he loved his family.  I am very sad that I will not be able to hug you in person.  I am holding you all in my thoughts and praying for peace and comfort.   

Darryl was loved by many, including me, and I know he is in heaven, already with an audience of friends, making them laugh and bringing the same light and joy he gave to all of us. 

Until we meet again my friend,   
Connie


Marissa, Eli and Emma,

Darryl was the most amazing guy and I was so blessed to call him friend.  I had worked with Darryl for 20 years and the memories I have of him will stay in my heart forever.  I remember when I found out I was pregnant with my third child, he gave me the hardest time and picked on me because I wasn't able to have a margarita after our managers meeting with the team.  Darryl was also the first person I called during a very difficult time in my life.  He answered even at 6am in the morning.  He was there to lend support and give me a shoulder to cry on.  His silly sense of humor could make anyone laugh.  He had the best smile that would light up a room and that infectious laugh of his I can still hear.  And when he and our buddy Adrian Holman would get started, you would be crying laughing so hard at the two of them.  Darryl was an incredible leader and I remember the day he told us he was leaving to lead a team in Florida.  I tried my hardest not to cry, but in Danielle fashion, the tears came streaming down my cheeks.  As they did on Saturday when I heard the news.  Darryl, thank you for being a great co worker, boss but most of all friend.  You will be missed by all but your light will shine through all the hearts you have touched.  Fly my high my friend and be sure to say hello to Becca for me.  I can't  wait to see you again my friend.  

Marissa-
You and Dmack were something truly special. The smiles that each of you brought to one another were so authentic and infectious! I loved seeing you two together. There was always so much love and laughter between you two and you both made everyone around you feel your joy! Darryl truly was one of the best leaders one could have. I learned so much working for him. He was tough but always fun. He always wanted the best for everyone, top notch in my book! He was not only a manager but a friend who truly cared about his employees. That was seen day in and day out! Marissa and you the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you friend. 

This man sincerely changed my life. He motivated me to move forward and always stay positive. His laughter and  enthusiasm for life was contagious. My sincerest condolences to his family.  Love you D-Mac . 

Marissa and family,
There are no words that can describe how truly sorry I am for your loss. Darryl was such a special person and touched many in his life time with his wicked humor, energy and kindness. I have many memories that go back to our Wachovia days  together and all with a smile. He will be sorely missed along with his wonderful smile. God bless you all,  Anne

What a special person you are. I met you 20 years ago and you have always been a true friend and boss. When you left and moved to Florida it was a sad day.  I still have memories of you calling me Pammie. I will never forget how you always would give me the benefit of the doubt no matter what. Your smile, those eyes that light up a room will forever be in my memories. I will truly miss you .  Love you DMac

Marissa, Eli and Emma, my heart breaks for you and your family.  Darryl was a wonderful, incredible person and I will cherish the memories of working with him.  DMac’s smile, laughter and wicked sense of humor will truly be missed.  Prayers for God’s comfort and strength to guide you through this difficult time.
Julia 

My deepest condolences to Marissa, Eli and Emma.    So sorry for your loss, I pray that God will comfort you through this difficult time.     

Darryl was a great Leader and he will be missed.

God Bless you!

Alex

My sincere and deepest condolences to the McMillan family. As you already know, Darryl had a huge impact on so many people. He was an amazing father, a loving husband, and a terrific leader. It's just so unreal and hard to acknowledge the fact that he is gone from this world. My encouragement to you and your family is that he no longer has to deal with the stress of this world, but knowing Darryl knew Jesus, he is in absolute paradise. He was extremely important to me just like he was to so many people. Once again, my deepest condolences and I pray for peace that passes all understanding. 

I send my deepest condolences to the McMillan family . I will never forget what a special, kind, funny and caring person he was. Whenever I had a problem or had questions about work he was always willing to take a few minutes out of his busy schedule to help. What an honor it was to know him. Prayers and hugs to Marissa and the kids. Fly high my friend you will be missed.

Darryl always gave more of himself to his work than was necessary,  a tireless worker who cared about his staff and the jobs they were doing. While always busy, it was possible to reach him and his response was always predictably bright and friendly. We're going to miss him terribly and my heart goes out to his family and coworkers whose lives he touched, we're all the better for knowing him. 

Praying for the McMillan family. RIP DMac. You will be truly missed. Thank you for your kindness, humor, and great leadership. I know that we will see your smile again in Heaven. 

So so sorry for your loss,  I pray that God will comfort you and family through this difficult time, I know Phyllis will be that rock you need to lean on, she has a heart of gold and I love her so much and she was always happy to go see her Grand children. 

I met Darryl when I first started to work at the Norcross Branch. A year later, Marissa became my manager. I asked her who she was dating but she kept it a secret . Then Marissa came to work and had a nice shiny surprise on her left finger. We all rejoiced with excitement for her. She told us her engagement story where Darryl proposed to her on top of Stone Mountain. We have shared memorable moments throughout the years. Darryl always had a smile. Anytime he saw you, he would ask how your family was doing. He will be truly missed and my heart goes out to Marissa and the kids. 
Love,
Vanda Peters

My sincere condolences to Marissa, the beautiful children and the whole family.  May God cover you with strength. There is so much to say about Darryl. It is going to take everyone that knew him at BBT to say something and there still will be more to say. Dmac was one of a kind. His personality larger than life. His presence will light up the room. His smile and laugh contagious. Meeting Darryl meant that you had a great leader,  a mentor and a friend. I thank God for the privilege and the blessing of having met such an amazing individual. Darryl was one of those people that leave a mark . I will not say goodbye to you Dmac,  I will say until I see you again my friend.  I will miss you, thank you for always been there for me. Watch over us Dmac. 

Where do I start? I worked with Darryl at Wachovia for many years. He was like a brother to me and we shared many hours talking about life and our dreams.  I remember going with him to check on his Mom one day after his Dad passed away. He had a fierce love for his family and loyalty beyond measure.
 We rode together to  meetings in his famous black Mustang convertible, top down of course! To be honest he only knew one speed in that car . . Fast,  fast and FAST! 
When the Wachovia -First Union  merger happened we stuck it out for awhile and then decided we would resign the same week. We were strategic and planned it so we were off the entire Chistmas holiday. We both interviewed with Scott on the same day, back to back and promised each other we would tell him we were a package deal. Sure enough we were hired and started at the same office.  We would schedule our Peak Health lab appointments so Darryl would be there with me because he knew how much I hate needles. 
Time passed and I  met Marissa en she came to the Forum branch er management training program. After awhile  I saw a change in Darryl . .  he found true love and his life became everything he had dreamed of.  He had a girlfriend, "Dawn". I was thrilled to see him marry the love of his life and for them  to have Eli and Emma. It was bittersweet when they moved  to Florida.  His dream to live at the beach was finally coming true! I didn't see Darryl after he moved but we periodically reached out to each other. He had the gift to make you feel special regardless of the .  His infectious laugh and smile could light up the room.  
My heart breaks for Marissa, Eli , Emma and the entire family.  Many prayers for God's grace and peace to come into your lives. Your life journey has changed and finding your way will have challenges. I know that Darryl will be watching over each of you every step of the way.  I will be praying for all of you as you process your grief and find your way through this. Much love Wanda

I have been working  for Darryl since he transfered to BBT in SW Florida.  From the moment I met him he always had a smile on his face, laughter in his voice and sincerity in his heart.  He was genuine and always made me feel valued.  He was so down to earth which made his Management style unique.  I could say anything to him and never felt intimadated because he was a True Leader. He cared about his employees and respected them. Although there were times we didnt interact on a consistent basis I always knew if I needed anything he was there for me.  He always made time  for me. Thank you Darryl for  believing in me, for always making me feel like the most valuable employee and for your guidance to be successful. My prayers to your beautiful family for strength and guidance. We will continue to make you very proud of us.

Marissa, Eli, & Emma, I know this is so hard to believe and impossible to fathom, how such a wonderful man could be gone so quickly. My tears cannot stop falling for you. Darryl has left a wonderful legacy with Eli & Emma. He was such an incredible person in this life, and I treasure the memories I have working along side him. We could always shake things up within our BB&T branches! I will regret that I didn’t stop and call more often because I will miss hearing his laughter.  My prayers are with you. - Amy

My deepest sympathy to the McMillan family.
Darryl will be surely missed , I am in shock . Words cannot express how I feel right now . 
Marisa so sorry for your loss. It’s all in God’s hands and all shall be well.  

The Lord gave and the Lord have taken away blessed be the name of the Lord . 
He was a phenomenal gentleman who alway had time to listen . I will miss his laughs and sense of humor 
Rest In Peace
Henrietta


DMac’s smile would light up a room. So would his laughter. He was the one who hired me when  I began at BB&T. He always made people believe in themselves. I will always be grateful for his ability to do that. You will be missed by so many. Taken too soon. My prayers of peace will be with Marissa and his children. They were the reason for his constant smile. 

My deepest condolences to the McMillan family. Darryl will be deeply missed by many. 
Darryl and I had several conversations about many different things over the past few years. Thankful to have known and worked with him. Gone too soon. Prayers for peace and comfort during the days ahead.  



There are many things that made Darryl an incredible person, but one of his outstanding abilities was in his sense of humor. Darryl worked in the office across from mine and as busy and hard-working as he was, he always had a moment to listen, mentor, and above all make me laugh. Good day, bad day, in between DMac was always there to put a smile on my face. I know from many others, he made them feel the same. Darryl helped progress my career in believing in me and hiring me for the new opening of BB&T Mall of GA and his passion, work ethic, and excitement were beyond contagious. I am so thankful I have these memories. Marissa and family, my heart is broken for you all. This incredible soul was taken too soon, but I hope there’s peace in knowing he is in a wonderful place ready and waiting to make loved ones smile and laugh again. I cannot imagine for a moment your pain and will pray for you daily. Sending so much love and I am here to do anything at all you may need. May you Rest In Peace DMac. 

Darryl had an infectious personality with a one of a kind laugh!! I met him 14 years ago when I started with BB&T and he always greeted you with a smile. He had a way of making everyone he came into contact with feel appreciated. I'm so saddened by his loss. My prayers go out to his family for comfort and strength.

Words can’t express my sorrow to his family and friends.  I know the pure love he had for his beautiful wife and the joy of his life his children. He was one of my favorite people, he could make me laugh like no one else.  He always made me smile if I was having a hard day.
  I will miss him everyday.. 

Melissa- you are in our prayers...Chris and Tom Freese

I met Darryl when I worked for Wachovia. He was very nice and always made you feel like you were important, no matter what role you were in. We crossed paths again when I started at BB&T and I enjoyed working for him once again. He would light up any room when he entered and he was an awesome manager.  I will continue to hold his loving wife, Melissa; the children and family in my prayers.  

Marissa, Eli and Emma I am deeply saddened for your loss my prayers and love are with you all. D Mac and I worked together for a many years and what I remembered most about him was his laughter he knew how to cheer me up, we had many conversation about you Marissa when you both first started to date let me say you truly changed his life and he loved you with all of his heart. I remember our Friday evening together at the W Lawrenceville branch and we would pump up the music and start singing and dancing he would always say it’s time to wine down.  He is now our guardian Angel watching over us. May his soul Rest In Peace until we meet again my friend.
Love Meera.

There are so many favorite memories I wouldn't know where to start.   My love goes out to Marissa and the family.
Just know that you will be in my prayers. 
 I love you with all of my heart.
I will be thinking  of you during this time of sorrow.
May God bless you each and everyday with strength
and I know he will!!
  
Love, 
Pat Hulsey

I am so sad to hear about DMac. He was an amazing leader and an even more amazing person that impacted so many people including me.  He was someone you could trust and always rely on for good advice. He had a special gift of being able to connect with anyone and making people feel appreciated. I am going to miss his laugh and of course his trademarked “Alright Big Dawg”. 

Marrisa and kids,

Your Husband and Dad was my mentor when I became an area leader. He was generous and kind.  He taught me how to coach. I will miss your Dad. I pray for comfort for all of you. Always remember the good times with your Dad and Husband. God Bless you all.

Dmac was my friend. My best friend. Joining BBT @ the same time, me, him and Denise were thick as thieves. If you saw one of us you saw all of us. I will forever remember and cherish those early days as some of the best ever. Dmac pushed you to the next level. Competing against him was terrifying, fun and worth it. Win or lose, he was still your best friend. I remember hiring Marissa as a part time teller and when Dmac came over one day - that was it. His mind was made up and he made it happen. My good friend Scott promptly had Marissa transferred to his branch and the scheming began. I'm sure big daddy Thom was in the background pulling the strings to help his boy Dmac out all he could. He didn't need help- my boy Dmac got it done. Those early days training in NC, a late lunch @ Applebees or a steak @ Outback with a bloomin onion and lots of large beers - man, those were the days. A more loyal friend, competitor, supervisor, teammate- you just will not find. I never made it down to Florida to see my boy Dmac @ his happiest. I regret that. I do know that Marissa and his 2 children meant everything to him and he loved life as much as we all should. Marissa and the kids made his life worth living to the fullest - and he did that. I'm gonna miss ya Dmac. Save me a seat @ the bar. See ya soon. 

I'm so sorry for your loss.  Darryl was admired and loved by his many teammates at BB&T in the Atlanta area.  Truly saddened by his passing.  God bless you.


Darryl, or D-Mac to many, was special and I was honored to have him as my friend. He and Marissa made a special trip to Woodstock to send me off to Florida and  made time for my wife and I for dinner after moving here to Florida themselves. Darryl had nicknames for many and somehow he tagged me “Shamus” which I am sure I earned well somehow. Darryl I miss you buddy. I’ll see you again one day. 

To the family,  I send you my deepest condolences. I will never forget what a special, kind, funny and caring person he was. Whenever I had a problem or had questions about work he was always willing to take a few minutes out of his busy schedule to help. What an honor it was to know him. Prayers and hugs to Marissa and the kids. Fly high my friend you will be missed.
Denise

You have my deepest sympathy. I am praying for you daily and know that even though this is the hardest thing you’ve faced, God will see you through!  

Darryl was one of the best bosses I ever had.  He had faith in me and gave me the promotion I have today.  He was kind, understanding and always encouraging.  I will miss his smile and sense of humor.  May god bless him and his family.  I and so many others will miss you.
Tami Dull.

Darryl was my boss a friend and always had my back, what great memories we had he touched every ones lives, it is unthinkable that he is no longer with us may he rest in peace 

Marissa, Eli, & Emma, 
I am deeply sorry for your loss.  Darryl will always be one of my favorite people.  We instantly connected when he joined the BB&T family here in SWFL 5 years ago.  We shared a love for the UGA Bulldogs and I always told him he reminded me of Todd Chrisley.  DMac is going to be missed so much. We have shared so many laughs over the years that I will cherish forever.  

Marissa, Eli & Emma, you have deepest sympathy! I am completely saddened & in shock  about your loss. It was pleasure to know DMc & work beside him for so many years. He was so thoughtful, loving, kind and just fun to be around. Thank you for sharing DMc with so many of us over the years. You all will for ever be in my thoughts.  Much love 

Reese 

Marissa and family, you have our heartfelt sympathy. We will always remember Darryl’s charming smile and how he treated us like part of your family. We pray that the peace and strength of God will carry you through this difficult time.  If we can do anything for you please let us know.

This is really tough. As neighbors who lived around the corner, until we moved 5 minutes away 3 weeks ago, we would always see Darryl and the kids playing outside or stuffing all the sports equipment into the Jeep and say hello.  We are so deeply saddened to hear of his passing, sending love and hugs.  
Steve and Sharon Rafter ( we have the barky Schnauzer dog). 

My memory is of such a caring and respectful gentleman. I new Darryl such a short time. He built such a great relationship with is team. Will be so missed. My thoughts are with his family. 

Marissa and kids:  I am heartbroken for your loss.  Darryl meant the world to us.  He was a true southern gentleman, full of laughter and always had a smile.  He was a wonderful mentor to many, myself included.  This loss will leave a huge gap in our hearts and lives. As we are still reeling in shock, please know you are not only in our thoughts but in our prayers as well.  

Crystal Jones

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Darryl Cleveland McMillan

August 5, 1966 – September 19, 2020

Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens

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