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Kelly loved all sports but his ultimate passion was sport fishing. He also played golf and attended ASU, Cardinals, and Arizona Diamondbacks games. Several years ago he discovered bird hunting and he loved his hunting dogs Nash and Rocket.
Kelly and other members of the McMillan family have been in the firearms industry since 1973, both in the production of fiberglass stocks for military and civilian use, and tactical and hunting firearms. He and his father started McMillan Fiberglass Stocks in 1975, and helped develop the first true tactical rifle adopted by the Marines, the M40A1. McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, Inc. has become recognized industry wide as the leader in synthetic stock technology, and McMillan firearms such as the McMillan Tac50 are known around the world. Kelly was a strong supporter of the shooting sports and sponsored national and junior shooting teams. He is an icon in the shooting sports world.
Although Kelly was a man's man is also had a love for West Coast Swing dancing and competed around the US. He and his wife met dancing and they still loved to go out to Blues Clubs and dance.
Kelly was generous to a fault and a good friend to so many that he will be remembered for years and generations to come.
Kelly is preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 16 years, Mary Jo, his children Michael, Dina, Ryan (Carrie), and Britainy, stepson Jason, numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and his brother Rock (Susan) and several nephews and niece.
Celebration of Life at Gainey Ranch Golf Club on July 10, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. If you would like to donate to a charity in Kelly's name, the charity closest to his heart is the Guardian Long Range Competition. The charity is a non-profit that raises funds to help place orphaned children with forever families.
RIP Master of the Seas, you will be missed.
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Ken Poulson
September 5, 2022
Kelly and I drove to San Carlos Mexico and had many dives. The only time a saw a seahorse. He was a very kind Man.
Earl Jeter
January 29, 2022
Was privileged to know Kelly, got to know him more around the 1971 Class reunion in 2011. So sad to hear late of his man's passing so young. He truly had a good life and family. Rest in peace, my friend.
LEE DAVIS
June 17, 2021
I have had many wonderful experiences with Kelly and MJ — from a safari in Africa, golfing in Mexico, biking down the Danube and traveling all over Europe. Kelly took such good care of MJ and me on these various trips. I will always cherish our friendship. You will be missed Kel. A true gentleman.
Randy Steim
June 16, 2021
I never had the pleasure of meeting you face to face but you are and always will be a very honorable man. Truly one of the best. Rest In Peace Kelly.
RICH STRICKLAND
June 16, 2021
Proud to say I was lucky enough to be a friend of Kelly for over 50 years. My prayers go out to all who were touched by his friendship. He will be missed for sure.
June 15, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff and Deb Hughes
June 13, 2021
Generous to a fault is an understatement. Kelly and MJ drove from the valley to Pinedale, 3 1/2 hours, just to bring me a shooting table with all the trimmings he bought for me. Wouldn't take a dime. Deb and I looked forward to every Valentines Day as we had a tradition for over a decade of dinner with Kelly and Mary Joe. We will miss him always and love MJ every single day.
Rick Tadra
June 13, 2021
Kelly had such a great heart. I was so looking forward to playing another round of golf with him this Fall after his surgery healed then folllowed by our usual sushi lunch
Rebecca Self
June 11, 2021
I met Kelly during freshman year in high school, when he sat behind me in Algebra class. His long legs would straddle my desk, and he frequently poked me to make remarks about my hairdo or my dress. He had a very distinctive voice, one that I’ve never heard from any other soul. He was able to find kinship with the sports teams at the high school, and he continued to carry most of those friendships throughout his life. He was an unforgettable character. My condolences to his family and friends.
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