Charles McMillan, subject of this sketch was born at Burning Springs, Wirt county, August 8, 1863, being at the time of his death 73 years, 10 months and 19 days old. He was the son of Jordan and Bathsheba (Knox) McMillan. They moved to Roane county when he was a boy. The remainder of his life was spent near the old home place where he owned and operated a farm. He was converted and united with the Otto A. C. Church about 19 years ago of which he was a member at the time of his death. Death followed an illness of almost six years due to high blood pressure, heart and kidney trouble. He bore his suffering with patience.

He was united in marriage to Mary Alice Chapman who survives. To this union ten children were born. Those surviving are J. M. McMillan of Marlington, D. G .McMillan of Glendale, Arizona, W. J. McMillan at home, daughters, Mrs. R. M. Keffer of Lawndale, Calif., Miss Eupha McMillan at home, Mrs. Ruby Bissel, Mrs. Sylvia Keffer, Mrs. Orpha Sarver and Mrs. Bergie Boggs all of Roane county.

One son, Hertsel proceeded him in death three years ago. He also leaves nineteen grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters to mourn their loss: William McMillan, Glendale, Arizona; James and Walter McMillan of Otto; Mrs. Ida Thompson of Parkersburg and Mrs. Ollie Chambers of Oklahoma. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held from the Otto Church with Rev. Herbert Spencer and Rev. R. H. Kennedy in charge. Service at the grave were in charge of the Linden lodge No. 83 A. F. and A. M. of which he was a member. He was laid to rest in the Otto cemetery to await the Resurrection Morn.

In the death of this man we have lost a kind and considerate father, a good neighbor and a friend to all.

(Charles McMillan passed away June 27, 1937)
(Submitted by Evelyn Bissell Starcher)