Donald Macmillan, 91, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina (formerly of Corning, NY) passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Born in Bellshill, Scotland on June 25, 1923, he was the son of Robert and Jean Macmillan.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ronald, Robert, William; and sister, Marylin Dillon.

In June 1950, he married Theresa Zupancic, who survives. Don is also survived by sons, Dr. Bruce (Celine) Macmillan of California, Dr. Douglas (Laural) Macmillan of North Carolina; daughter, Patricia (David) Butler of Colorado; grandchildren, Sarah Jones of Colorado, Madeline and William Macmillan of North Carolina, Kira and Liam Macmillan of California; two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Logan Jones of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

He was a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was a prisoner of war in Germany. After the war, Don graduated from the University of Illinois as an Electrical Engineer. Upon graduation, Don worked for, and retired from, Corning Glass Works as a Sales Engineer.

Don "Mac" was an avid golfer and Illinois Jr. Golf Champion. He continued to play at the Corning Country Club for many decades and enjoyed skiing with friends and family well into his 80s.

Burial will take place in Joliet, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Don's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

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Published by The Leader on Jan. 22, 2015.

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Susan Miller

January 25, 2015

Don will be missed. The Celebration of Life was a testament to a man who was still guiding young lives. Doug and I were honored to have been able to attend the Celebration. Our thoughts will be with the entire family as you continue your journeys without Don. Doug and Sus Miller

January 22, 2015

So sorry to hear of Don's passing, I remember him well as a golf partner and good friend of my Dad. Tim McCarthy

January 22, 2015

So sorry to learn of Mac's passing. He was a great neighbor and quite a character. His energy always amazed us and his devotion as a husband and father were special(although he would never admit it). The family and Mac are in our thoughts.

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