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Seventh Generation
153. Cpl.
Archie Malcolm (Big Bill) M'millan [033] was born on 10 Aug 1917 in Stockton,
Al. He died Congestive Heart Failure on 10 Feb 2001 in Mercy Medical,
Daphne, Al. He was buried on 12 Feb 2001 in Richerson Cemetery, Stockton,
Al. He was christened in Stockton Presbyterian Church.
MILITARY: Corporal 95th Infantry Division, World War Two. Awarded Bronze Star,
I have it and he would never say how he got it.
DEATH: Obituary MOBILE REGISTER Monday, Febuary 12, 2001
MCMILLAN
Mr. Archie Malcolm "Bill" McMillan--83, a native and resident of Stockton,
Alabama, died Saturday, Febuary 10, 2001 at Mercy Medical, Daphne, Alabama. Mr.
McMillan was born on August 10,1917. He was Elder and Elder Emeritus of the Stockton
Presbyterian Church; a World War II veteran having served with the U. S. Army;
member of Baldwin Masonic Lodge No. 142, F&AM; Abba Temple Shrine; Royal
Order of Jesters and served as a Baldwin County Commissioner. He was a life long
participant in the logging industry. Survivors include his wife, Leola (McGill)
McMillan, Stockton, Al; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas Archie and Harriet
McMillan, Bay Minette, Al, Robert Malcolm and Mary Lou McMillan, Stockton, Al;
one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Clyde Madison Steele, Jr., Stockton, Al;
8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Monday,
Febuary 12, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Stockton Presbyterian Church with Rev.
Dr. Roe M. Callaway and Rev. Alex McCutchen officiating. Interment will follow
at the Richerson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Madison Steele, David
Thomas Steele, Thomas A. McMillan, Jr., Andrew D'Olive McMillan, Robert Malcolm
McMillan, Jr., and Daniel McMillan Garner. The family will recieve friends Sunday,
Febuary 11, 2001 at Norris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that memorial contibutions be made to the Stockton Presbyterian Church Building
Fund, P.O. Box 438, Stockton, Alabama 36579. Funeral arrangements are by Norris
Funeral Home, Bay Minette, Alabama
DEATH: From the Spring 2001 issue of the Clan MacMillan Appalachian Branch Newsletter
"Chatterbox" under, "FLOWERS OF THE FORREST" section "Febuary
10th witnessed the Lord welcoming Archie Malcolm McMillan (AL) into the largest
gathering of Scots ever assembled. Archie was known as 'Big Bill' to all that
knew him in Stockton, Alabama and our prayers are extended to his wife Leola
and her family as well as Branch member Robert M. McMillan, Jr. (AL)
DEATH: Copy of the funeral service given to me by (his cousin) Davida Hastie
on 4-1-01. She said this was left on the pulpit from which Rev. Roe Callaway
spoke during the funeral:
" As a logger, Bill left his mark throughout the swamps and woodlands of
this part of the world. As a County Commissioner and as a concerned and involved
citizen, Bill left his mark on the growth, expansion, and politics of Baldwin
County. As a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will never
be forgotten. As an Elder and as a "mover and shaker" in the Stockton
Presbyterian Church, he will long be remembered. He was a giant- a big man with
an equaly big heart.
In the Presbyterian Church there is a phrase that over the years has become
somewhat synonymous with the denomination itself: "done decently and in
order". If there was ever anyone who wanted to see things- all things- done
"right", Bill McMillan fit this description to a tee. He expected the
best- in all things- large or small. That is to say, he expected everyone to
do their best in whatever task they were assigned.
Beneath his "Lion's Roar" there was a tender side to Bill. A side
that wanted the best for those he loved. Family was important to him. Each and
every member of his family was very dear to him. Leola, Tom, Linda, Bob, their
children and their children's children were sources of great joy and affection
to Bill. Below the seemingly tough and crusty surface of this good man there
beat a heart that dearly loved his devoted wife, and glorified in the treasures
of those he cherished. Bill McMillan was a lover: he loved Leola, he loved Tom,
Linda and Bob. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved God,
and He loved this church. He chaired the committee that built this very sanctuary!
Bill was my friend! And a friend to countless thousands of others. He shall be
missed." -Rev Dr Roe Calloway Febuary 12, 2001 Cpl. Archie Malcolm (Big
Bill) M'millan [033] and Jessica Leola McGill were married on 30 Mar 1941.
Jessica Leola McGill was born on 1 Feb 1914 in Perdido.
She died on 28 Apr 2005. Cpl. Archie Malcolm (Big Bill) M'millan
[033] and Jessica Leola McGill had the following children:
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