Rust College announces funeral services for former president, Dr. W.A. McMillan
Issue date: 2/28/09 Section: News
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McMillan, died Saturday, March 14, from injuries sustained in a car accident at intersection of Highways 311 and 7 in Holly Springs. He was taken to the Alliance Medical Hospital where he was pronounced dead. McMillan was the 10th president of Rust, and served from 1967-1993. He was 89, born Feb. 29, 1920.
The family will accept flowers or donations to the McMillan Endowed Scholarship Fund at Rust College. Flowers may be sent to:
J. F. Brittenum & Son Funeral Home
125 N. Memphis Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
662-252-2341
Donations to the McMillan Endowed Scholarship Fund may be sent to:
Rust College Development Office
150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS 38635
662-252-8000, ext. 4014.
David L. Beckley
President
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Helen pREWITTWalker
posted 3/15/09 @ 2:59 AM CST
Dr. McMillan was president at the time I attended Rust College. My prayers are with his family.
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Jay (JC) Clark
posted 3/15/09 @ 1:52 PM CST
I am amazed at how sad this makes me. He became President of Rust during my sisters enrollment and remained through my enrollment (1973 – 1977) and on into the 1990's. (Continued…)
Walter Atterberry
posted 3/15/09 @ 2:15 PM CST
I will deeply miss Brother McMillan. He was my role model, friend, father and confidant. I will always treasure my time at Rust College under his tenure as President. (Continued…)
Rodney Wayne
posted 3/15/09 @ 7:04 PM CST
May God Bless the McMillan family.
Luvert Walker II
posted 3/15/09 @ 9:17 PM CST
It was with great sadness for my family and I as we heard of the death of Dr. W. A. McMillan. I feel privileged and blessed to have had an opportunity to have lunch with Dr. (Continued…)
James Kelley
posted 3/16/09 @ 9:58 AM CST
He was a great education and community leader. I enjoyed playing tennis with him while I was working at Rust College (1996-1998).
Evelyn Jones
posted 3/16/09 @ 2:32 PM CST
I would often see President McMillian at Wal-Mart around and about In Holly Springs almost every week. We always had something to talk about. He will be truly missed. (Continued…)
Dr. Ronald O. Craig
posted 3/16/09 @ 3:14 PM CST
Having been a troubled youth prior to attending Rust College (kicked out of public schools six times); at 18 years old Dr. W.A. McMillan visited my home church. (Continued…)
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Evelyn Jones
posted 3/16/09 @ 3:30 PM CST
I often talked with President McMillan at Wal-Mart and around town. Cheerful, happy and a smiley face was always his greeting. I was saddened when I heard the news; into the arms of the Loving God where he is safe, may his soul rest in peace. (Continued…)
Joy White
posted 3/16/09 @ 4:18 PM CST
Sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. McMillan. I enjoy sharing Sunday School with him while I was in Holly Springs.
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