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John McMillan Obituary
LANSING, Mich. - Reverend Dr. John Nixon McMillan, a man of profound faith and boundless love, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on July 17, 1948, in Sault St. Marie, Ontario, he grew up to be a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew him. Nixon's final days were spent in Lansing, Mich., where he continued to inspire and uplift his community until the very end.
Nixon was preceded in death by his cherished parents, Hugh and Roberta (Nixon) McMillan, and his beloved wife, Ann McMillan, who was the love of his life. His memory will be treasured and kept alive by his brothers, Bob (Theresa) McMillan, Jim (Sharon) McMillan, and David (Lois) McMillan. He was a beloved uncle to Matthew (Brooke) McMillan, Michael (Colleen) McMillan, Julie (Josh) Morrissette, Heather (Thomas) Bartlett, Andrew McMillan, and Johnny McMillan. His great-nieces and nephews, Sloan, Avery, Cru, and Kyler, will also remember his loving spirit and the joyful times they shared.
Nixon began his religious journey in Pontiac at All Saints Episcopal Church, then to Grand Rapids Grace Episcopal Church where he was honored to preside over President Gerald Ford's funeral, a testament to the respect and trust he garnered throughout his life.
Before going to Albany, N.Y., Nixon served as a clergy member at Trinity Episcopal Church in Grand Ledge, Mich., where his guidance and wisdom touched many lives; he then returned to Trinity Episcopal to continue sharing his life's work.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, Mich. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in loving memory of Rev. Dr. John Nixon McMillan to the Trinity Episcopal Church. For online condolences, please visit www.millsfuneral.com
Nixon's Funeral will take place in Sault Ste. Marie in the very near future with arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home.
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Robert Benson
August 29, 2024
Nixon was a member of the Association of Anglican Musicians, having never given up his deep love of organ and choral music, in which he was well trained before being called to the priesthood. His presence at annual meetings of AAM was marked by his good, often subtle, and ever poignant humor as well as his friendship to all he met. He welcomed me when we met and made me feel a part of the larger organization in many ways. We kept in touch mainly by e-mail in between the annual meetings. I will miss him very much as will so many other members of AAM who knew his radiant smile and warm interaction. May his soul be lifted up by choirs of angels into the spiritual world that he knew so well through his musical and his priestly gifts.
Jeff, Sherry, James and Cameron Renton
August 27, 2024
Father Nixon became an important part of my then young families lives when he first came to Trinity Episcopal when my husband had his first open heart surgery. He had continued to follow us through our lives. Enjoying our boys accomplishments. We loved seeing him back at Trinity when we were home in Michigan for holidays. He shared a great love of music with our son James. Rest in heaven father Nixon you will be missed.
Marsha and Kalmin Smith
August 27, 2024
Our memories of Nixon are far reaching and always uplifting. Prior to our being parishioners at Trinity, Grand Ledge, we knew him through his glorious ministry of music and the AGO in which we enjoyed so much organ and choral opportunities. We will miss Nixon´s spiritual leadership, of course, but also his unique sense of humor and always spirited conversation. RIP, dear Nixon.
Kalmin and Marsha Smith
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