Celebrating the life of
Thomas R. McMillan
October 13, 1930 - December 19, 2008
Thomas R. McMillan, Sr., 78, died December 20, 2008 at Candler Hospital. He was born October 13, 1930, son of the late E.B. McMillan and Ann Marie O'Brien McMillan. He attended Sacred Heart until 1946 and then Savannah High School, graduating in 1950. In 1949, he joined the United States Naval Reserves and while attending Armstrong Junior College, he was activated to duty during the Korean Conflict on the flagship for the 6th fleet. After the conflict, he attended the University of Georgia. In 1969, he formed McMillan Adjustment & Appraisal Service and later merged with Crawford and Company where he remained until retirement in 1991. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council, associated member of Savannah Real Estate Appraisers Society, member of the Blue Goose Insurance Association, Savannah Claims Association and the Hibernian Society. Mr. McMillan was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and the Social Apostolate. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Claire McMillan and sister, Betty McMillan Downing.
Surviving are his wife, Claire Kearney McMillan of Savannah; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas R. McMillan, Jr. and Therese McMillan; Stephen and Lisa McMillan;
daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Bill McLean; Katherine McMillan, Patricia and Albert Komso, Jeanne McMillan; sister, Mary McMillan Godbold; grandchildren, Caroline McMillan, Claire McMillan, Thomas McMillan III, Grace McMillan, Katie McMillan, Ava Komso, Sam McMillan and Luka Komso.
Visitation will be Monday, December 22, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Jeremiah McCarthy, Celebrant.
Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
- AASU Alumni Association, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. McMillan, Tricia, and all the family: I am so sorry to hear of Mr. McMillan's passing. I echo Katie's sentiment of so many good memories in your home over the years. You are all in my prayers. God Bless, Louise Mulherin
- Louise Mulherin, Atlanta, GA
Dear McMillan Family I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. McMillan. Your entire family has played such a huge part in my life. Remembering the many days spent at 622, I think of Mr. McMillan's constant kindness to me. He will be missed. My love to all Katie Bradley
- Katie Mulligan Bradley, Savannah, GA
Dear Claire and Family,we were so sorry to hear about Tom's passing.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Steven: My heart goes out to you and your family. Sharing with you the passing of a father is truly filled with much sorrow.. but always recall the many wonderful and precious memories. In time..it will ease your broken heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely..Bonnie
- Bonnie McMillan, Savannah, GA
Stephen, You and your family have our deepest sympathies, and will also have our thoughts and our prayers.
- Terry Lemmons, Richmond Hill, GA
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
- AASU Alumni Association, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. McMillan, Tricia, and all the family: I am so sorry to hear of Mr. McMillan's passing. I echo Katie's sentiment of so many good memories in your home over the years. You are all in my prayers. God Bless, Louise Mulherin
- Louise Mulherin, Atlanta, GA
Dear McMillan Family I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. McMillan. Your entire family has played such a huge part in my life. Remembering the many days spent at 622, I think of Mr. McMillan's constant kindness to me. He will be missed. My love to all Katie Bradley
- Katie Mulligan Bradley, Savannah, GA
Dear Claire and Family,we were so sorry to hear about Tom's passing.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Steven: My heart goes out to you and your family. Sharing with you the passing of a father is truly filled with much sorrow.. but always recall the many wonderful and precious memories. In time..it will ease your broken heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely..Bonnie
- Bonnie McMillan, Savannah, GA
Stephen, You and your family have our deepest sympathies, and will also have our thoughts and our prayers.
- Terry Lemmons, Richmond Hill, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
