Jerry "Joe" McMillan

Jerry "Joe" McMillan, of Cadillac, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was 65.

Joe was born on March 2, 1959 in the Philippines to Donald T. and Virginia "Julie" McMillan. He was raised as a child of a Navy officer, which allowed the family to live in various states before settling down in Cadillac at the age of 16. In 1988 he entered into marriage with the former BethMarie McConnell in Cadillac, Michigan. He spent his career working for the Huron-Manistee Forest Service for 32 years, until his time of retirement. Joe loved his pets, which included two Great Pyrenees, Kimba and Bandit, and a cat, Sheldon. He could often be found taking his dogs for walks around the Heritage Trails. Joe liked watching football with his good friend, Darryl Hammar, and was a fan of the Green Bay Packers. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video games online or collecting comic books. Joe cherished the time spent with his family and friends, and will be remembered for his lovingly gruff nature.
  
Joe is survived by his loving wife, BethMarie McMillan; sisters, Donna (Chuck) Stevens, Rowena (Michael) Goerbig, and Brenda (Charlie) Eckhart; special friends, Scott McConnell, Dan Whaley, Chris Hines and his family, Jenae, DayJohn and Destiny; sisters-in-law, Pam Robinson, Katrina (Bobby) Stanfield, Mary McConnell and Emily McConnell; brothers-in-law, Rick (Diane) McConnell, Shawn McConnell and Victor (Angie) McConnell; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and many other loving family, friends and work friends.
  
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Julie McMillan; in-laws, Richard and Naomi McConnell; sisters-in-law, Michell Clendenning and Wendy McConnell; and brother-in-law, Merle Robinson.
  
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
  
Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.Hitesman-Holdship.com.

The family is being served by Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry "Joe" McMillan, please visit our floral store.