David E. McMillan, 59, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Friday, June 23, 2023, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Chris Dorrity, Jason Grubbs and the Rev. David Sumner officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, in Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. McMillan was born September 1, 1963, in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He was a machinist for Rainbow Irrigation. Mr. McMillan enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, working in the yards, grilling and spending time with his family. He also loved his dog, Chop.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon McMillan; children: David D. McMillan & Toya, Jason Grubbs & Tiffany, Justin Grubbs, Ryan Lindsey and Tommy Hobbs & Katelynn; grandchildren: Gabe Grubbs, Brody Grubbs, Kendal Lindsey, Gavin Lindsey, Aidan Hobbs and Braxton Hobbs; and two siblings: Butch Rathbun & Debra and Steve Rathbun & Gennie and his father-in-law, Eulace Braynt. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Bettye Defore Morgan; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Irene Bryant and a brother Clifford McMillan.