Robert "“Troy”" McMillion

1951 - 2025

Robert "Troy" McMillion, 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on November 24, 1951, in Akron, Ohio to the late Raymond McMillion and Georgia (Myers) McMillion.
Troy was united in marriage to Vickie Nervo on August 14, 1979, in Decatur, Indiana and she survives.
He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army before being honorably discharged.
Troy graduated from Tallmadge High School. He was a member of the VFW Post # 6236 in Decatur and a former member of the F&M Masonic Lodge in Decatur and Shriner's Lodge in Fort Wayne.
Troy was a former employee at various business' including: Strick Trailers in Monroe, G.E. in Fort Wayne and ValSpar in Fort Wayne until they relocated in South Carolina. Following the relocation of ValSpar, He became the owner of Happy's Place Tavern in Berne which was established in 1934. Troy has enjoyed this position for more than 20 years.
Troy enjoyed a good bargain and was always looking for gifts for those he cared about. He was interested in old cars, studying lottery numbers and loved anything that had a history or a story.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie McMillion of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Gina Marie McMillion of Akron, Ohio; son, Charles "Chuck" McMillion of Fort Wayne, Indiana; son, Stuart McMillion of Berne, Indiana; daughter, Kelsie (Kirt Dollarhide) Low of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister, Kay Mowery of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Phyllis Oldaker of Geneva, Indiana; five grandchildren, Ava and Alivia Low, Cohen Dollarhide, and Navin Baechtold with baby girl Dollarhide due in November.
Troy was preceded in death by his brother, Donald McMillion.
A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur (520 N 2nd Street Decatur, IN 46733) with Pastor Walter Mallick officiating. Military Graveside Honors will be presented by the American Legion Post #43 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Decatur, Indiana. Following the graveside services, the family invites anyone to join them at Hap's Place in Berne for a time of celebration. A cash bar will be available.
Family and friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to the Grandchildren's Education Fund. (Checks payable to Kelsie Low)
Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana