Mac McMillan

JEFFERSON CITY -- Marion D. 'Mac' McMillan, 77, of Jefferson City died Saturday, May 5, 2018, after a lengthy illness.

Mac was born March 19, 1941, in Ozone, Arkansas, and grew up in Oran, Missouri, the son of Oliver Scott "Bud" McMillan Sr. and Helen Ruth Adkins. He was married May 28, 1976, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Sally Jean Knoop.

He was a 1959 graduate of Oran High School and a U.S. Army veteran, having served active duty in Germany. He earned an associate degree in applied science from Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, a bachelor of science in criminal justice administration and a master of science in criminal justice administration-administration of justice from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. He pursued additional training with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was an expert in firearms, tool mark identification and crime scene photography.

Mac was a lifelong public servant and community volunteer. He began his career as a patrol officer with the Kansas City Police Department and advanced to positions as a crime scene investigator and homicide detective with the Kansas City Regional Crime Lab, retiring after 25 years of service. He furthered his career as chief investigator with the Jackson County Medical Examiner's office, then joined the Missouri Department of Social Services State Technical Assistance Team, investigating crimes against children. For many years, he worked as a volunteer firefighter with the Golden Beach Fire Protection District.

He was a Scottish Right 32nd-Degree Mason, a former member of the Ararat Shrine Temple and member of First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City. He was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as warden, associate patron (2005), worthy patron (2009 and 2011) of Versailles Chapter 410, and sentinel, associate patron (2015) and worthy patron (2015-16) of Victoria Chapter 14.

Mac was a devoted husband to his wife, Sally, who preceded him in death. They shared many friends and years of fun with the Southwood Manor Unified Trotters. His hobbies included reading, bird watching, movies, boating and water skiing, black powder rifle club, gardening, playing cards and Sudoku. Most importantly, he was a dedicated family man and was abundantly proud of his children and grandchildren.

His survivors include a son, Michael (Tonia) McMillan of Raymore, Missouri; two daughters, Lisa Ann (Rob) Schreck of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Susan Evans of Blue Springs, Missouri; nine brothers and sisters, Denver and Pauline McMillan of Dexter, Missouri, Christina (late Emory) Wondel of Warrenton, Missouri, Ann and Harley Boze and Bill and Jane McMillan of Scott City, Charlie and Sharon McMillan and Mike and Janet McMillan of Sikeston, Missouri, Pat and Jerry Terry of Republic, Missouri, Gerry Lasater of Columbia, Missouri, and Mary and Bob Yount of Fredericktown, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; his wife, Sally Jean McMillan; a daughter, Christina Barr; and a granddaughter.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, with a Masonic service held at 1 p.m. under the auspices of the Jefferson Lodge No. 43, A.F. & A.M.

A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Dr. David Henry officiating. Military honors will conclude his services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Announcement is courtesy of Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.