Rev. McMillon,

Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2007 at New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 3610 Russell Street in Saginaw, MI, where Rev. R. E. Donald is Pastor. Pastor Vincent D. McMillon will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Browne's Mortuary, 441 N. Jefferson Ave. on Sunday from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 12741 East Road in Burt, MI from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Pastor McMillon went from labor to reward on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Aleda E. Lutz V.A. Medical Center following a brief illness. Age 85 years. He was born October 24, 1921 in Benoit, MS to the late Grant and Lillie (Johnson) McMillon. Pastor McMillon accepted Christ in 1941. He married Maggie Haynes on February 20, 1944. She preceded him in death in 1996. To that union of 51 years, six children were born. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Army. He came to Saginaw in 1945. Pastor McMillon retired from the Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry after 30 years of service and was a member of UAW Local 668. Pastor McMillan's life-long dream was fulfilled when he completed his high school education, receiving his diploma in 1990 at the age of 68, graduating with honors as class valedictorian. He answered God's calling to the ministry in 1958 and was ordained March 3, 1961. Pastor McMillon was known for spreading love over life, family, church family and friends. His labor of love as Pastor of the Mount Zion MBC of Burt, MI began in 1964, extending over a period of 42 years. He retired as Pastor on February 3, 2007. Pastor McMillon taught bible classes at various parishes for many years throughout the city of Saginaw, including a special group known as the "Promise Keepers." Pastor McMillon touched many lives too numerous to mention. His presence will be greatly missed among us. He will best be remembered for his love for people, visiting the sick and shut-in, offering assistance to the needy and his overall selfless acts of kindness. He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, Mary Elizabeth (David) Nelson; three sons, Willie Jr. (Mary), John (Diana) and Jessie, all of Saginaw, MI; three sisters, Vera McMillon and Clairee Sanders, both of Saginaw, MI and Dortha McMillon of Grand Rapids, MI; six brothers, Clinton, James (Kay), Joel (Earlease), all of Saginaw, MI, Charles (Sandy) and John, both of Kalamazoo, MI and Roosevelt (Delores) McMillon of Bartlett, TN; 13 grandchildren, Willie III, Tracey, Stacey, Manitra, LaKesha, Lirone, Curtis Jr., Ebony, Ashley, Tiffany, Tauren, Shayla and Justin; four great-grandchildren, JaNae, Jeremiah, Alexia and Lauren; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and special friends. He was preceded in death by three children, Daisy, Delores and Curtis; five brothers, Wilburt, Grant, T.J., Gilliard and Baby McMillon; and two sisters, Catherine and Geralene.

Rev. McMillon,

October 24, 1921 - July 15, 2007