Derek is survived by his wife, Nadine; son, John McMillan; daughter, Emily McMillan; parents, Eugene and Janis Massey McMillan; brother, Stacey McMillan; niece, Kelly McMillan; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Michelle Davis; sister-in-law, Joy Skaggs, and several other nieces and nephews.
Derek was employed by Voestalpine in White, GA as their Environmental, Health, Safety Manager. He was a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). He graduated in 1985 from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health. He graduated in 1983 with three Associate degrees from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton and in 1980 from Cass High School. During his years at Cloverleaf Elementary, he played Little League Baseball, Pee Wee Football, and later high school football and cross country. He was a Conatus Award recipient, a member of the Beta Club and on the Debate Team.
Derek loved to hunt and fish, spend time on his family’s farm, play guitars, and watch the Georgia Bulldogs. He loved the Lord and his family and friends with all of his big, generous heart.
A Celebration of life Service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Marus officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The interment will be on Thursday at 1:00 PM at Old Valley Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Ocilla, GA.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Derek to the Salvation Army.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences for the family. Owen Funeral Home 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA is honored to serve the McMillan family.
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