Roy Jean

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Roy Jean McMillan, 81, passed away December 29, 2024 of natural causes in his sleep. Roy was born May 01, 1943 in Louisville, MS to the late Johnnie Mae (Coleman) and Sellie McMillian. He was one of fifteen children.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elder Sellie McMillian and Johnnie Mae McMillian, sister Peaches, brothers Robert, Terry and Eugene (Boobie), son Johnny Lee Love, niece Tiffany Owens and other relatives.

Roy pursued a career in boxing which was a true passion of his. Buddy Carl, a chief of police was the one who trained him in the 60's. He was a sparring partner with Cassius Clay (Ali), Griffin, Wilbert, Red Raily, L. Fono and many more.

In 1961, Roy won the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament Champions A. Welterweight by decision and the Intercity Golden Gloves Championship his record 7(2 KO's), 11 (3KO's) Golden Gloves Champs. In 1971, Roy worked along with Jimmy Ellis at Soul City Boxing and Jimmy was able to see Roy fight and win many matches.

Roy served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He boxed in the service and they gave him the nick name "The H Bomber". He received an Honorable Discharge.

He will be remembered as a loving brother, dedicated father, hard worker and beloved family member. To many, he was known as Big Roy. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed steamed bathrooms and looking in the mirror. He would pass time shadow boxing and rubbing Blue Head the dog. Roy taught

himself , by ear, how to play piano at a very young age and enjoyed playing all the time. When he was very happy, he would make this loud sound to express himself. He that from "Big Mac" his father.

Surviving his passing is his daughter Christine Harris (Toledo), son Roy Gene Clark McMillian, six sisters, Peggy Turner of Nashville, KY, Helen McMillian Henderson, Mary (Greg) Fizer, Sally Mae McMIllian, Flora (David) McMillian, "Tiny" all of Toledo, OH, and Connette McMillian from Cincinnati, OH., four brothers, Bobby, Freddie, Kenny and Johnny (Saroya) McMillian all of Toledo, OH, granddaughters Laroyya (Davan) Burnett, Karena Clark and Gina Clark, Great granddaughters, Mila Burnett, Emma Harris, Sameir Rose, Princess Simmons and Kenya Wilson, great grandson Isaiah Burnett, Ray Jr. Harris, Roylan Clark McMillian Jr. and Gaylen Harris, daughter in law Karen Turner and grandsons Byron Harris, Blake Harris and Brandon Harris. Extended family, sister Diana Woods and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.