Edward McMillan

Edward (Eddie) McMillan Sr. peacefully transitioned to his eternal home in heaven surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Eddie was born in El Paso on August 13,1953 to Johnny Benton and Micaela Aurora McMillan. He was a graduating member of Bel Air High School’s class of 1972.

After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and married his high school sweetheart, Bertha Alicia McMillan. In 1974, the couple gave birth to their first son, Edward McMillan Jr. Soon after, the young couple welcomed their next son Humberto (Bert) McMillan in 1975. The pair brought into the world their youngest son Abraham McMillan in 1979. Eddie was a dedicated father and family man. His boys were the joy of his life.

Eddie went on to graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso and earned his Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. He continued his education and successfully earned a Masters Degree in Counseling from Sul Ross State University. Eddie served the Riverside and Del Valle community for 16 years as a teacher at Cedar Grove and Mission Valley Elementary. He then moved to McKinney, Texas in 2003, where he went on to serve the communities of Plano and McKinney, Texas for the next 14 years. Eddie loved what he did and took tremendous pride in educating the students of his local communities.

After retiring from education, he spent a lot of time watching his beloved New York Yankees, traveling with his family, and spending time with his grandchildren. Eddie looked forward to having grandchildren and once they arrived, they meant the world to him. He eventually had 4 granddaughters and 2 grandsons, which he adored and took advantage of any time he could spend with them.

Eddie eventually made his way back to El Paso and spent the last few years of his life doing things he enjoyed like journaling, building model airplanes, and taking nature walks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Micaela, and his brother, Johnny. Eddie will be remembered by his beloved wife of 53 years, Bertha and sons, Eddie Jr. (Kassie), Humberto "Bert" (Diana), Abraham (Jennifer). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Mitchell, Emma, Madisyn, Adelynn, Ashlyn, and Jack and his siblings Gloria, Arthur, and Michelle.

A Memorial Visitation for Eddie will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 9am to 12pm with a Chapel Service at 11am at Funeraria Del Angel Evergreen East, 12400 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas 79938. Rite of Committal will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.