Rodney Clyde Mcmillian

Rodney Clyde McMillian, age 66, of Woodland, MI passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 24, 1946 in Verda, KY, to Clyde and Henrietta (Howard) McMillian.

Rod attended Cawood Elementary and Hall High School in Kentucky before moving to Michigan and completing 10 ^th grade at Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa, MI. At the early age of 14, Rod began working on local farms. His first full time position was held at Keeler Brass, working along side his father. Later working for Dolar Jarvis, before beginning his career at General Motors. Assigned mainly to the Oldsmobile Plant in Lansing, Rod retired in 1999 after 31 years of service.

Rod married Connie L. Wilson on August 6, 1966 in Hastings, MI. He was a member of the Hastings Elk Lodge and the Hastings Moose Lodge. In his early years, Rod liked driving in demolition derbies, supporting Gary and Rod Jr. running dirt bikes, working on cars, and tinkering in his garage. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren. Golfing with Connie and friends was his all time favorite hobby. Through golf he met Mike Lydy, where a friendship grew into getting to know area residents by helping Mike with his carpentry and building business during summers.

Rod was preceded in death by his Father, Clyde McMillian; his Sisters, Kathy Williams and Gail Owens; and his Nephews, Edward Owens and Cody Skidmore.

He is survived by his Wife of 46 years, Connie McMillian of Woodland; his Children, Gary (Darla) McMillian of Hastings, Cindy (Jason) Burr of Hastings, and Rod Jr. (Tina) McMillian of Alto; his Grandchildren, William, Bryan, Trey, and Ashlyn; his Mother, Henrietta McMillian of Cawood, KY; his Brothers, Greg (Lola) of Baxter, KY, Grady of Cawood, KY, Robert (Deb) of Cawood, KY, Randy (Patty) of Cawood, KY, David (Karen) of Belleville, MI , Mark of Wellington, UT; and his two Sisters, Vanessa (Harold) Coots of Evarts, KY and Helen (Richard) Stewart of Cawood, KY. Also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives in the United States.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or other charities supporting a cure for cancer.

A Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 19 ^th , 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, MI. Funeral Services will begin at Girrbach Funeral Home at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 20, 2013 and continue to a graveside service at the Woodland Cemetery in Woodland, MI. A luncheon will be provided at the Moose Lodge in Hastings, MI directly following the services.