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Leon McMillan Obituary

BIRMINGHAM — Leon C. McMillan, 84, died April 18, 2009. He retired from Acipco Pipe Shop and was an active member of New Pilgrim Baptist Church. Visitation will be at from 6 until 7 this evening at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be at noon on Friday, April 24, 2009, at New Pilgrim Baptist Church with the Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sallie McMillan; daughter, Carole (Porter) Kidd; grandchildren, Kovin, Fitzporter and Elston Kidd; great- grandchildren, Emmanuel Kidd and Desirae Carole Kidd; a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Rosie McMillan.

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Published by The Anniston Star on Apr. 23, 2009.

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Laretta Harrison

May 1, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Eugena White

April 24, 2009

To Mrs. Sallie, Carole, and the entire McMillan family, I extend heartfelt sympathy. Mr. McMillan was a very kind man. I will miss seeing him outside in the yard. I will keep the family in my prayers.

Angela McGlothan

April 24, 2009

Mrs. Sallie McMillan -

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow." ~Author Unknown

Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy. We are praying with you and your family.

Love,
Angela and Jere'

Denise McMillian

April 23, 2009

Aunt Sallie & Carole,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Leon will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. His kind spirit will live on in sweet memories. I will always be here for you both.

Denise McMillian

Cathy Bower

April 23, 2009

Sallie/Carole-I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. My thought and prayers are there with you.
Love,
Cathy

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