Alfred A. McMillan

Alfred A. McMillan, 87, of Royal Oak, Michigan passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born January 29, 1938 in Springdale, PA. He spent his early years in Lower Burrell, PA where he developed a love for singing and acting. He attended the University of Pittsburgh where he met his wife, Jean Logan. They were married for over 50 years until her passing in 2014. Al worked for many years in a tool and die shop and as a salesman for electronic parts. After retirement he continued to work as the Sexton for Emmanual Bethel Church and only retired from that position a year ago. Al’s legacy beyond his children and grandchildren is the Stagecrafter’s Baldwin Theater in Royal Oak. As President of the group, he and Harold Robinson did what was thought to be impossible. They wrangled volunteers and tradespeople to renovate the old Washington Theater. Al, along with Jean, worked tirelessly to scrape, paint, remodel, and refinish every area of the building. This gem stands as a testament to the hard work of Al and the team of volunteers. Al was an artist who used his skills in drawing to amuse his children when they were young. He was a woodworker who made figurines to celebrate his grandson’s sports accomplishments. He was into model trains and made each building, from scratch, on his train set. Al was an avid gardener who readily shared his vegetables and flowers with friends and family. Al was also a ballroom dancer. Over the past 10 years he never lacked for a dance partner. The ladies loved his smooth dancing moves and he cherished the friends he made at these dances. Al was incredibly proud of his children and grandchildren. He was always present for them in all of their activities, including sporting events, choir concerts, and band concerts. Anything that was important to them, was important to him. He showed his love by his presence. Al is survived by his children Kelley McMillan, Robert McMillan (Leah), and Kristin Bemis, his grandchildren Cantor Jenna Pearsall (Connor), Blake Bemis, Scott McMillan, Lexi Bemis, his sister-in-law Elaine McMillan, brother-in-law Bill Logan and nieces and nephews, Roger McMillan (Jean), Randall McMillan (Carol), Robyn Borden (Keith), Ryan Logan and Jennifer Oliver (Timothy). Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, from 4 - 8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (four blocks east of Woodward), Royal Oak. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. (visitation 10:00 a.m.) at Emmanuel Bethel Church, 4000 Normandy Rd., Royal Oak.

Alfred A. McMillan

January 29, 1938 - June 21, 2025