Benny Earl McMillan

Benny Earl McMillan obituary, Clinton, IL

Benny Earl McMillan

Benny McMillan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Royal-Hall Funeral Home - Clinton on Dec. 11, 2025.
Clinton

Mr. Benny Earl McMillan, 77, passed away Wednesday, December 10, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 13, at 1:00 PM at Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bryan Strickland officiating.

Born in 1948 in Carthage IL, Benny was the son of the late Leon and Ola Van Houten McMillan. He was a truck driver for Kivett's Inc. of Clinton. His hobbies included cooking, painting beautiful artwork, golfing, and traveling with his wife.

Benny is survived by his wife, Brenda Lee Avery McMillan; six neices: Kathy Irkred (Mark) of MO, Nina Avery, Victoria Lee, Dana Avery, Miranda Warren and Brooke House; and two great nephews: Jeremy McMillan of MO and Jacob McMillan of KS; sister-in-law, Sandy Spell. Two brother-in-laws: Lynn Avery & Terry Avery and his fur baby, Pepper.

In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by a brother, Gary McMillan.

The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home and at other times at his home.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the McMillan Family.

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