James “Tip” Millar

James “Tip” Millar, age 73, of Havana, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Survived by his wife, Dottie; children, Chris (wife Cathy) Millar, Pam Millar, and Brian (wife Traci) Millar; step-children, Tina (husband Kurt) Jagielski, Tracy Stone, Steven (wife Michelle) Emmons, and Mike (wife Jenny) Emmons; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Pam Lucas and Nikki Nicholas; and several nieces and nephews.

Tip was born July 2, 1941 in Williamsville, the son of Jim and Opal.

He worked for Western Waterproofing for over 40 years, retiring in 2009.

Tip was a member of the Riverton-Lavely Masonic Lodge #786 and of the Ansar Shriners.

He loved fishing, hunting, cooking, reading, bird watching, gardening, and especially spending time with his family.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Masonic Services will be held at 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens with memorial services immediately following.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Memorials can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.