Johnny C. McMillan

May 21, 1936 - December 27, 2020

Johnny C. McMillan left this world in the early hours of December 27, 2020. Johnny was an Army Veteran, serving his country for 21 years in the Army. During this time, he served in both Korea and Vietnam. He also worked at the Iranian Embassy for 5 and half years in Tehran, Iran. Johnny was awarded a Bronze Star medal for his service. He also worked at Y-12 National Laboratory in Oak Ridge for 31 years before retiring. Johnny enjoyed being a husband, father, and grandfather more than anything else in his life. Johnny is reunited with his mother and father, John and Iva Mae McMillan of Miser Station; brother, Roy Howard McMillan, in heaven. He leaves behind a wife, Pat McClanahan McMillan to whom he was deeply devoted; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Michael Weaver, Johnna Harris, Tricia and Doug Mills; Johnny Burchfield who he loved like a son; grandchildren, Pierson Pinkard (Jon-David), Kalyn Harris (fiancé, John Webb), Parker Miles (Trevor), Bailey Harris; very special great-grandchild, Boone Pinkard; brothers, Arthur McMillan (Grace), Tommy McMillan (Mary), Bruce McMillan (Gail); sister, Janice Keller (Bob); several nieces and nephews; beloved fur babies, Bo and Poppy. Due to the Coronavirus, a service is not planned at this time, but a celebration of his life will be planned next year. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.