Obituary for James Hoke McMillian, 1960 - Carroll Co. VA


James Hoke McMillian passed away June 21, 1960 at his home in Martinsville, 
Virginia. He was born in Carroll County, Virginia, on September 8, 1896, the 
son of Samuel Dudley McMillian and Sarah Ann McMillian and the grandson of 
Captain James Lee McMillian and Sarah Jane McMillian, and of Joseph 
McMillian, Sr. and Nancy Ann Haynes.

He was married on July 2, 1921, to Mary Ruth Allen, of Rockingham, North 
Carolina, who survives. Others survivors include two daughters: Katherine 
Juanita McMillian Franklin (and husband Elmo Franklin), and Doris McMillian 
Edwards (and husband Raymond Edwards), as well as a number of grandchildren; 
brothers: James Orville McMillian, of Chula, Virginia; Arnold Carew (Ponce) 
McMillian (and wife Georgia Bell Boyd McMillian), of Winston Salem, North 
Carolina; sisters
Ulrica Rica McMillian Harrold, of Winston-Salem and Elsie Earnestine 
McMillian Thomas, of Mt. Airy, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by 
three sisters: Melissa Gray McMillian, Elizabeth Mae McMillian Cline (and 
husband Raleigh Gordon Jefferson Cline, Sr.), and Iris McMillian Towe (and 
husband Albert Sidney Towe).

A veteran of WWI, he spent his early life in Carroll County, then moved to 
Winston-Salem, NC, where he was married to Ruth Allen. His first home after 
marriage was with his sister ELizabeth and husband Rawl, and soon after with 
sister Rica and husband Bob.  

He soon became a well-known Builder and Contractor, sometimes in the early 
years working with his brother-in-law Robert Sylvester Harrold. His buildings 
still stand as a reminder of the fine craftsmanship and of the patient care 
he put into his work.

His black hair and brown eyes and other features marked him to be of the 
Patrick/Carroll County McMillian clan. His pleasant and jovial personality 
made him popular among all those who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

Submitted by William Harrold <Sealighter@aol.com>

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