James McMIllan

Born on December 20, 1931, in Glasgow, Scotland, Jim shared his love of music and evidence of his strong Christian faith throughout his life. After leaving Scotland, Jim lived in Toronto, and then Miami and eventually settled in Tallahassee. Jim certainly lived a full life, comprised of sports car racing and entertaining many with his talents playing piano and accordion, incorporating many styles, including traditional Scottish music, jazz, Dixieland, and songs of faith, adding his own special touch. As an accomplished musician, Jim played events in Miami and became well known in the local Tallahassee music scene, entertaining often with famed local singer Pam Laws and local musical talent Dick Rixey, and played for years as the house pianist at Marie Livingston's Steak House in its original location.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Moira McEwen McMillan; daughter Barbara and husband Jeff Browder; son Stewart McMillan and wife Karen; along with three grandchildren, Shannon Baso and Christian and Matthew McMillan.

Preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Robert McMillan, Jim is survived by his sister, Isobel Yeats of Canada and Daveen McCritchie of Scotland.

He built a lasting legacy with many residential developments in Southwest Florida as construction manager. Jim was also a longtime member and past president of the Tallahassee St. Andrews Society. Jim later retired from the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital system as VP of Engineering and was a faithful parishioner of Bradfordville Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Tallahassee, as well as a Freemason.

A memorial service is planned in the near future to celebrate all the joy and friendship Jimmy spread on this Earth. He will be dearly missed by many.

The family would like to extend appreciation to Big Bend Hospice for its superior, compassionate care, and asks any desired contributions to be directed to their advancement.