In Memory of

Robert Walker Mcmillan, Phd

1935-2024

Born Apr 18, 1935, Robert Walker Mcmillan, Phd attended Sylacauga High School in Sylacauga, AL.

Class of 1953
Apr 18, 1935 - May 13, 2024

Robert earned a BS in Engineering Physics from API, now Auburn University, a Masters in Physics from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL and. PhD in Physics from UF in Gainesville, FL. Robert was GA Tech senior research scientist for 23 years and was principal scientist at Redstone Space and Missile Defense Command until his retirement February 28, 2011. In retirement, Dr McMillan became a consultant for Auburn University and for Prometheus in Rhode Island. Robert was working on a job for the Navy when he passed away.

Robert was married to Ann Simmons McMillan on September 11, 1955. They were blessed with 3 chilldren, Marisa Ann Burns (Tommy), stem teacher; Natalie June Isaza (Ramiro) veterinarian; and Robert Murray McMillan (Ann Love Smith), parts manager for car dealership; eight grandchildren: Mariel Amelia Burns, Tara Leigh Burns Sarbaz, Kaitlin Ann Burns Passafiume, John Robert Burns, Hannah Alice Burns Dunham, Erin Marisa Isaza, Benjamin Daniel Isaza and Lilla Marisa Burns; great granddaughters Delilah Joy Dunham and Harper Louise Burns, and great grandson Bodie Elliott Burns, brother-in-law Charlie Minter Simmons ( Brenda Thomas), a host of nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues.