Ralph Talmadge McMillan

McMILLAN, Ralph T., 78, passed away September 11, 2019. Born in Tampa, FL, he was the owner of PDT Trucking and Parcel Delivery of Tampa, was a Christian by faith and a supporter of Dachshund Rescues. Ralph was a varsity basketball player for Brandon High School before being diagnosed with polio in 1956. Regardless of his disability, he excelled in hard work and became a successful business owner for over 50 years. Ralph was beloved by his family, friends and pets. His tough/tender counsel reflected his sincere love for those close to him. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to his beloved companions and caretakers; Krissy Mestas, Erica and Jada Tempfer. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents Neal D McMillan & Mable Franklin McMillan and is survived by his beloved Dachshund Lucas, sister Darlene McMillan Pullaro, former wife Barbara Ford McMillan, brother Norman McMillan (Lynn), brothers in law John Ford (Tina), Philip Ford (Tina), sister in law Sandra Ford Naugle (Mike), nieces Carrie Pullaro, Lisa Pullaro Costa (Steven), Kimberly Creamer (Aaron), nephews Mark McMillan (Tina), David McMillan( Susie), John Pullaro II (Leyda), Jason Ford (Erin), Justin Ford, Todd Ford, David Naugle (Kristin), uncles James Franklin, Richard McMillan (Sandra), Tom McMillan and many great nieces and nephews. Contributions can be made in Ralphs name to the Florida Dachshund Rescue at www.FLDR.org or Facebook: Florida Dachshund Rescue or at Florida Dachshund Rescue, C/O Lark Kruse, 1837 Jewell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm, with funeral service at 2:00 pm, both at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, 2323 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511