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Cecil McMillion

Birth	:	27 Aug 1922 Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	17 May 2010 Dobson, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Skyline Memory Gardens, Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.4745610, -80.5856500
Description	:	Cecil McMillion received his gift of heaven on May 17, 2010 at the Howard and Joan Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born to James Lawrence and Nancy Arlene Kemp on August 27, 1922, and grew up in Patrick County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by a son, Cecil M. McMillion; his wife of fifty years, Annie Laura Mills McMillion; three sisters, Mae Simpson, Goldie Terrell, and Ruth Gammons; and five brothers, Carl, Edgar, Harry, Raymond, and Earl McMillion. Mr. McMillion was retired from Surry County Schools as the shop foreman of the transportation department where he was... Read More	Cecil McMillion received his gift of heaven on May 17, 2010 at the Howard and Joan Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born to James Lawrence and Nancy Arlene Kemp on August 27, 1922, and grew up in Patrick County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by a son, Cecil M. McMillion; his wife of fifty years, Annie Laura Mills McMillion; three sisters, Mae Simpson, Goldie Terrell, and Ruth Gammons; and five brothers, Carl, Edgar, Harry, Raymond, and Earl McMillion. Mr. McMillion was retired from Surry County Schools as the shop foreman of the transportation department where he was proud to see that all Surry County School children were transported safely to and from school. He was a loved member of Dobson First Baptist Church. Mr. McMillion was a loyal member of the Dobson Lions Club where he cherished his role as Tail Twister for forty years and where he was the recipient of the William L. Woolard Award. He was a member of the Copeland Masonic Lodge # 390 and a 32nd Degree Mason and a member the Oasis Temple. Cecil was also a loyal charter member of the Order of The Eastern Star of Copeland where he served his chapter as Worthy Patron for four terms. Until his illness he enjoyed rounds of golf at Mount Airy Country Club while sharing his famous bon-bons and fruit. Santa Claus or "the candy man" is how many citizens of Surry County best remember Mr. McMillion. He was never without gifts of candy, fruit or smiles and his hearty "Ho-ho-ho" on Christmas Eve as he made his rounds spreading joy. Mr. McMillion is survived by his wife, Bessie Marshall McMillion of the home; one daughter, Becky Payne and husband Troy of Mount Airy; two grandchildren, Courtney Payne of Charlotte and Tyler Payne of Mount Airy; one brother, Gaither and Laura McMillion of Galax, Virginia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived of five step children, Harry Marshall of Mount Airy, Sandy Marshall of Wilmington, Ann Marshall Smith and Frank of Gulf Port, Mississippi, Jean Marshall Beamer and Jerry of Lexington, and John and Rebecca Marshall of Hickory. Mr. McMillion is also survived by nine step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Dobson. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens in Mount Airy with Masonic Graveside Rites by the Copeland Masonic Lodge #390. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at the Dobson First Baptist Church on Thursday from 1:00 PM until time of his service at 3:00 PM. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Flannery Heath, Mike Fields and all the loving staff from the Woltz Hospice Home. Memorials may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017.

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Where is Cecil McMillion's memorial?
Cecil McMillion's memorial is located at: Skyline Memory Gardens, Mount Airy, Surry County, USA.
When did Cecil McMillion death?
Cecil McMillion death on 17 May 2010 in Dobson, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Cecil McMillion's memorial?
Latitude: 36.4745610
Longitude: -80.5856500

Family Members:

Parent

James Lawrence McMillian

(1887 - 1962)

Nancy Arlene Kemp McMillian

(1889 - 1963)

Spouse

Annie Laura Mills McMillion

(1915 - 1996)

Bessie Mae Dollyhigh Marshall

(1928 - 2019)

Siblings

Nina Mae McMillian Simpson

(1910 - 1994)

Raymond Glenn McMillian

(1912 - 1978)

Goldie Sylvia McMillian Terrell

(1915 - 2002)

Edgar McMillian

(1920 - 1994)

Ruth McMillian Gammons

(1925 - 1969)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Skyline Memory Gardens
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4745610, -80.5856500

2. Smith Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4773598, -80.5760269

3. Southside Baptist Church Cemetery
Boones Hill, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4725280, -80.5729720

4. Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4899770, -80.5757520

5. Haymore Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4812486, -80.5608610

6. McGee Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4550800, -80.5700400

7. Old Methodist Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4948349, -80.6033630

8. Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
Holly Springs, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4625816, -80.5570297

9. Mount Calvary Christian Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Combstown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5005470, -80.5794810

10. W.C. Hiatt Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4484329, -80.5796204

11. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4971990, -80.6057260

12. Norman Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4867516, -80.6183090

13. Doss Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4553337, -80.6131363

14. Forkner Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4978900, -80.5628510

15. James Monroe Hiatt Memorial Cemetery
Sheltontown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4937782, -80.5521698

16. Midkiff Cemetery
Flat Rock, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5038986, -80.5642014

17. Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery
Flat Rock, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5085983, -80.5749969

18. Peoples Church Cemetery
Holly Springs, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4501100, -80.5525000

19. Kirkman Family Cemetery
Sheltontown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4851110, -80.5421120

20. Shelton Church Of The Brethren Cemetery
Sheltontown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4945180, -80.5473210

21. First Baptist Church Columbarium
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5071760, -80.6085860

22. Kirkman Cemetery
Sheltontown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4974420, -80.5485980

23. Catus Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5006111, -80.6212222

24. White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery
White Plains, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4534820, -80.6296600