Lawrence Robert “Bob” McMillen, 59, of the Kingwood Pike, Morgantown passed peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Allegheny General Hospital, in Pittsburgh. Bob fought courageously for more than 20 years against heart failure. He is finally at rest.
Bob was born in Morgantown on Aug. 20, 1959, son to Betty Smith McMillen, of Morgantown, and the late Lawrence Foster McMillen.
He worked as a cement mason for the Cement Masons Local 926 Area 711.
Bob was an avid lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was also a very talented carpenter. Projects from the smallest toys to finishing his own home and kitchen, he took great pride in the craftsmanship of working with his hands. Bob was a great story teller. Those closest to him can recount the many adventures he experienced. Everything from his “graduation” from Fairmont State University to joining the Peace Corps, Bob could entertain you for hours on end. He had the greatest sense of humor and wasn’t afraid to laugh at himself. Nothing was off limits, including footy pajamas and bikinis.
His quick wit and intoxicating personality will be cherished by so many.
Including his mother Betty, surviving are his wife, Melinda McMillen; three daughters, Chasity Eavenson and husband, Jeff, of Kingwood, Jamie Lynn Anderson and husband, Terry, of Morgantown, and Crystal Johnson, of Chuckey, Tenn.; five sons, Tim Hanlin and wife, Jennifer, of Fairview, Lonnie “LJ” Matthews, of Point Marion, Pa., Billy Joe Matthews and Shane Matthews, both of Cheat Lake, and Brandon Matthews and wife, Ally Atkinson, of Morgantown.
Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way; sisters, Linda McDonald, Karen Honeycutt and husband, Samson, Peggy Taylor and husband, Mark, and Mary Louise Haas and husband, Roy; one brother, Steve McMillen and wife, Heather, all of Morgantown; brothers-in-law, Rodney Gardener and wife, Deloris, Roger Blaney and wife, Deborah, all of Morgantown; sister-in-law, Cindy Long and husband, Andy Lilly, of Connellsville, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father Lawrence Foster McMillen, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jeremiah Johnson; one grandson, Nicholas Eavenson; and brother-in-law, Delmas McDonald.
Family will receive friends at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, until the 3 p.m. funeral service with Pastor Francis Craker officiating. Cremation will follow with a private inurnment ceremony at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Memory of Bob McMillen to the family.
