David McMillion

David McMillion passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. He grew up on a farm in Midlothian, Texas, and entered the U.S. Army after completion of a master's degree in education from San Houston State University. He served more than 20 years in the Army that included two tours in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star and achieved the rank of Colonel. After leaving the Army, David was appointed by Maryland Governor Schaefer to the state Director of Emergency Management position which he held for 14 years. His final position was as Department Director for Emergency Services at the DC Metropolitan Council of Governments (COG). He is the former President and a Life Member of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) and continued to serve on the Pat Presidents' Committee and the Preparedness Committee. He was a world traveler, enjoying hiking and biking trips across Europe with his friend Cheryl Williams. He is survived by two children, Kathy McMillion and Gary McMillion (Sandya), two grandchildren, Michelle Howard (Chase) and Justin McMillion (Morgan), six great-grandchildren and too many friends to be counted. Services will be held at the Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. with Visitation on Monday, April 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society or Miriam's Kitchen in Washington, DC.