Ivan Lee McMillen, Sr.

Ivan Lee McMillen, Sr. obituary, Bradenton, FL

Ivan Lee McMillen, Sr.

Ivan McMillen, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2025.
Ivan Lee McMillen Sr., 89 of Bradenton, FL passed away May 6, 2025

He was born in Masontown, WV on June 12, 1935, a son of the late Harvey McMillen and Hesper (Luce) McMillen Taylor.

Ivan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. The love he shared with his wife, Frances, was beyond measure. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked and retired as a Supervisor for U.S. Gypsum in Niles, Ohio. He loved to play cards & shuffleboard. Ivan was also an avid sports fan, especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the WVU Mountaineers.

He is survived by his son, Ivan Lee McMillen Jr., two stepdaughters; Lisa Russey (husband Craig) and Janice Maher, a stepson Dee Roby; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Ila Jo McMillen; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 32 years, Frances McMillen; his son Rodney McMillen; infant twins; two stepsons, James Maher, Sr., and Richard Maher; four sisters: Merna Denkenberger, Hesper Breese, Betty Dudley and Joyce Gill; and four brothers: Howard McMillen, Clyne McMillen, Robert McMillen and Elvin McMillen.

To honor Ivan's wishes, he will be cremated with no services at this time. He will be laid to rest with his loving wife Frances at the Masontown Cemetery in Masontown, WV.

Condolences can be extended online to the family at fieldfuneralhome.com and legacy.com

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