Robert Dean McMillin, age 68 of Troy, IL, born January 18, 1954 in Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.

Robert was a 1972 Mt. Zion High School graduate.  He attained his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Bradley University and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northern Illinois University.  He retired from Ameren Illinois Power as an electrical supervisor.  Robert was a member of First Baptist Maryville.

He enjoyed photography, wood working, and traveling to National Parks, Disney World and especially Hawaii.  He was a huge Illini basketball fan.  Robert volunteered at the food pantry and African Vision of Hope.  He was extremely proud of his two sons and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles V. and A. Jean (nee Roberts) McMillin; and an infant brother, Charles.

Surviving is his loving wife, Joan (nee Frederick) McMillin, whom he married May 3, 1975 in Mt. Carroll, IL; beloved sons, Shawn McMillin of Savanna, IL and Chris (Jamie) McMillin of Olympia, WA; four grandchildren, Brianna, Alli, Libby and Blake; four brothers, David (Debbie) McMillin of Champaign, IL, Gary (Sue) McMillin of Decatur, IL, Mark (Karey) McMillin of Waco, TX and John (Tammy) McMillin of Decatur, IL; a sister, Mary Jane (Tom) Ward of Warrensburg, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Darline Frederick of Mt. Carroll, IL.

Visitation will be 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022 and 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022 at First Baptist Maryville, 7110 State Route 162, Maryville, IL 62062.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. officiated by Rev. Paul Byrd and Rev. Tom Hufty.  Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll, IL.

Memorials may be made in Robert's honor to First Baptist Church Global Missions or African Vision of Hope and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to the funeral home at 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.