Paul Russell McMillan

February 22, 1953 - February 2, 2020

Who better to talk about me than me? I lost my battle with cancer on February 2nd, 2020 after putting up a good fight for almost a year. I was born in Tifton, Georgia in 1953 and grew up in Virginia Beach before moving to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I was preceded in death by my parents, Mary Helen McMillan and Raymond McMillan, and my brother, Randy McMillan. I went to Elon University on a football scholarship and was the president of ITK Fraternity. I was the owner of Cardinal Transportation in Richmond for more than 35 years. Upon retirement, I became the social coordinator at Ed Allen’s Campground, Lanexa, where I met many good friends that became family to me. Brock and Whitney, no one was more proud of you than I was. I mean that. To my wife, Robin, I can never thank you enough for always taking care of me and everyone else. 40+ years. I love you and I will roll out the red carpet when it’s your time to join me. To my 3 kids, Robert, Whitney & Brock- My most proud moments came from being your dad and father-in-law. I am most proud that I traveled all over to watch you on the mat and cheering on the court. I never missed a single one. Go ODU!!! Always take care of your mother. Work hard. Play hard. Family first. Most importantly, my reason for battling cancer, my grandkids. To BA, Kennedy and Jacob- Live life to the fullest. Remember I am always watching over you. I love you with everything I am. To my many close friends, I thank you for the laughs & good times. In closing, my motto to live your life by: Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well preserved body but rather to skid sideways, totally worn out, shouting “HOLY SHIT-WHAT A RIDE!” I did just that. Take care. I’ll see ya. #RM Per Rusty’s final wishes, in lieu of flowers, he asks that donations be made in his name to EL & EM COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP, Atlantic Union Bank or be mailed to 19333 Gray Road, Yale, VA, 23897. On behalf of the McMillan family, we would like to thank everyone for all of the prayers and support during Rusty’s cancer journey. We would especially like to thank his favorite nurse, Jen, who was always there for him/us along the way. He had left specific instructions for a “going away” party that will take place in the spring at Ed Allen’s. In true Rusty fashion, he requested a party over a funeral or any formal proceedings. More information will be posted at a later date.