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Joseph McMillan Obituary

He was a US Army Veteran and Retired with DOTD after 31 years of service. Resident and native of Baton Rouge, he passed away September 29, 2017 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carol Berry McMillan, daughter; Jennie M. Stelly and husband Daniel and two loving grandchildren Luke and Emily Stelly. He is also survived by his siblings Lerlene Sicard and Edwin Lynn McMillan. He is preceded in death by his son, Cliff McMillan and parents Earl and Edna McMillan. Pallbearers will be Daniel Stelly, Luke Stelly, Jimmy Stelly, Jessie Stelly, Chris Stelly, Josh Kleinpeter, and Jeremy Kilbert. Visitation will be Wednesday October 4, 2017 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home 11000 Florida Boulevard from 10:30am until Funeral Service at 12:30pm in Rabenhorst Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow in Louisiana National Cemetery.

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Published by The Advocate from Sep. 30 to Oct. 4, 2017.

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October 6, 2017

Carol and Jennie and family, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time
With love
Judy Sicard Rabalais Maggiore

October 3, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Isaiah 24:15.

October 2, 2017

Aunt Carol & Jennie,
I am sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll.
Love, Evelyn

Christy McMillan Theriot and family

October 2, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ginny Hughes

October 2, 2017

My prayers and sympathy to you and your family. It has been an honor to have Joe as a friend, God Bless.

Cassandra Shore

October 2, 2017

Carol and Jennie, our deepest sympathies from all Deltech employees. We know how much he enjoyed those crawfish boils. He will be missed.

Bonnie Smith

October 2, 2017

Carol and Jennie, Bill and I are so sorry for your loss and wish we could be there to put our arms around you to show our love for you both. Our prayers will be with you all.

Dorothy McLaughlin

October 1, 2017

Lerlene, I'm so sorry to read of the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you.
Love, Dot McLaughlin.

Mary Ann Guercio Burton

October 1, 2017

Prayers and sympathy. May your memories heal the sorrow you now feel in you heart. Class mate of RHS 1955.

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