IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Billie Mcmillian,

Billie Mcmillian, Jr. Profile Photo

Jr.

Dec 7, 1931 — Nov 19, 2018

Oakwood

Obituary

Billie McMillian, Jr., age 86 of Oakwood, Texas, formerly of Leon County, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his home in Oakwood, Texas.

SERVICE :
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018 @ 2:00 P.M.
Lone Star Baptist Church
110 F County Road 280
Oakwood, Texas  75855
Elder R. C. Emanuel, Officiating
Rev. Larry Raven, Eulogist

INTERMENT :
LONE STAR CEMETERY
Oakwood, Texas

VIEWING :
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
1721 W. Oak St.
Palestine, Texas  75801
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EMANUEL FUNERAL HOME - PALESTINE IN CHARGE OF ALL ARRANGEMENTS
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On December 7, 1931 in Oakwood, Texas, Billie and Penciocola (Collins) McMillian became the proud parents of a sweet baby boy, they named him Billie, Jr., He was the last of five children.
Billie was raised in Oakwood, Texas and attended Leon County Schools.
He accepted Christ as a child and united with Lone Star Baptist Church. He served at President of Trustee Board, President of Brotherhood, Chairman Emeritus Deacon Board, V.C. of Deacon Board and sang in the Lone Star Male Chorus. He was a life member. He was also a member of the East Lake Lodge #247
Billie married Merceedia Smith on February 27, 1954. This union was blessed with six children.
Billie left this earth on the Wings of Angels on November 19, 2018 in Oakwood, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie and Penciocola McMillian, Sr.; wife, Merceedia McMillian; son, Lester Ray McMillian; siblings, Lindberg, James McMillian, Maggie Sandifer, Ola Mae Sandifer and Dorothy McMillian; son-in-law, John Henson; mother-in-law, Rosie Mae Henry and Toussiant Smith, Sr.; brother-in-law, Hubert Durham, William and Willie E. Smith
Those left behind to cherish loving memories are: son, Billy Jr. (Amelia) McMillian of Fairfield, TX; four daughters, Zella Henson, Linda McMillian, Shelia (Earnest) Shepherd all of Houston, TX, Debra (Wade) Jones of Beeville,TX; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bertha Durham, Toussiant Smith, Jr., Dorris Smith, Floyd and Fannie Smith, Ella Mae Love and Lula B. Jackson; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
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