Edward Everett McMillin (85) passed away peacefully in his home in Apopka, Florida on May 8th, 2016. Ed was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on December 7th, 1930, attended high school in Wampum PA, and married his high school sweetheart, Thelma Jackson, in 1951. When Ed was 25, he and Thelma made the big move to Chicago, Illinois. There he attended and graduated Moody Bible Institute. To further his studies, he moved to Canada, Kentucky where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and English from Pikeville College. He served as a national missionary for the Presbyterian Church for two years. Seeking a fresh start and warmer weather, he and his family moved to Fort Myers Florida where he accepted a job at Inter County Telephone Company. After Sprint acquired the company, Ed and Thelma moved to Apopka where he would work from 1981 until his retirement in 1994.
Ed and Thelma have been members of Rolling Hills Community Church since 1981 and actively involved. Ed taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served as an elder. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Errol Estate Golf Club until 1995. Ed and Thelma enjoyed traveling in their camper to New England, Texas, The Ozarks, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and other various destinations.
Ed is survived by his wife of 65 years, Thelma McMillin, Apopka; Brother Roger McMillin, DuBois, PA. Five children Robert (Connie) McMillin, Orlando; Jay (Roberta Gail) McMillin, Fort Myers, FL; Beth (Kevin) McDonald, Woodstock, GA; Mark (Susan) McMillin, Fort Myers; and Laurel (Robert) Meadows, Fort Myers. Grandchildren Sarah (Hal) Lanier, Cumming, GA; Brian McDonald, Rome, GA; Jason (Jessica) McMillin, Chicago; Courtney (Jon) Ruhff, Longwood, FL; Rebekah (Benjamin) Seyler, Maitland, FL; Cameron McMillin, Paris Island, SC; Noel McMillin, Orlando; Jesse Meadows, Hanoi; Luke Meadows, Fort Myers. Great Grandchildren Rylee & Daizy McDonald; Rundle, Merritt, and London Lanier; Donovan and Hailey Ruhff; & J. Brixton McMillin.
Services will be held at Rolling Hills Community Church in Zellwood FL on Saturday May 14th 2016 at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Rolling Hills Community Church 4407 N Orange Blossom Trail, Zellwood FL 32798.
Service
Memorial Service
Journey Christian Church
1965 S Orange Blossom Trail Apopka 32703
2016-05-14
14:00:00
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Doni and Susan Helms says
Doni and Susan Helms says
Our hearts go out to you and your family…. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort….
Expression of Sympathy says
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on May 10, 2016
Beth and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Father.
From,
The HR Department at Amec Foster Wheeler.
Expression of Sympathy says
A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on May 10, 2016
Mike and Kristin Green says
Bob, Family and Friends,
We send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you !
Mike and Kristin
Phil & Ginny Bateman says
Beth and Family our hearts go out to you at his most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap you in his arms and hold you close, may he give you comfort and peace…..
Bob and Helen Jackson says
Dear Thelma and Family, You have our sincere sympathy in the passing of Ed. Pray for strength during this time of sorrow. May we all remember the good times that we had together and enjoy those memories. God be with you all and lift you up.
Eric & Christine Brill says
Beth, we are sad for loss. Your dad is with the Lord !
Our hugs and love to you.