Bennie Gene McMillian, age 82, of Monroe, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, GA, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Larry Wynn will bring the message and Jason Britt with prayer and a few words. Interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park.
Gene was an outdoorsman – enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, working in his yard, cutting grass at home and had a special talent for woodworking. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather – he loved his grandchildren most of all. Gene was an active member of Bethlehem Church and had been a part of the senior group, as well as assisting with projects for Bethlehem Christian Academy. He was well known for his active lifestyle and was always doing something, whether it be working with his hands or helping others.
Gene was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Matthew David Keeling; parents, Annie Lou (Ashworth) & Clarence McMillian; and brother, William Duran McMillian. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna (Wallis) McMillian; daughters, Amy Lynn Keeling, Beth McMillian; son, Darryl McMillian; grandchildren, Levi Keeling, Sydney Keeling, Kristii (Ryan) Shadburn, Kellii (Caleb Mehl) McMillian, Mason Muse; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ann R. McMillian, Wayne and Sereta Wallis, Danell and Clint Baber, Grant and Mary Sue Wallis; and several special nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gene’s memory to a cancer foundation. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road SW, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. 770.962.3100. Please sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com.
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Reposted courtesy of Tim Stewart Funeral Home.
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