Hugh Laurens McMillan
November 16, 1940-May 17, 2011
Bella Vista, Arkansas
Hugh Laurens McMillan was born on November 16, 1940 in Little Rock,
Arkansas to Hugh and Kathleen Shelton McMillan. He went to be with the Lord
on May 17, 2011.
A 1958 graduate of Hall High School, he went on to serve in the Armed Forces
Army Intelligence Agency. On August 12, 1967, Hugh married his sweetheart,
Sharon and began studying architecture at the University of Arkansas. In 1971 he
started work with Concordia in Bella Vista, eventually serving as Master
Architect for Cooper Communities- assisting in the master planning for Bella
Vista Village, Hot Springs Village, Cherokee Village and Telaco communities.
His architectural influence can be seen throughout Northwest Arkansas. Hugh
was an active Rotarian and member of First Baptist Church in Bentonville, AR.
He is survived by his devoted wife Sharon; sister, Diane McMillan Wellford of
Memphis, TN; two children, Kim McMillan Norton & husband Patrick of Bella
Vista, AR and Alan McMillan & wife Susie of Springfield, MO; 4 beautiful
grandchildren, Rebecca, Leah, Paityn & Cole.
The visitation will be from 6-8PM, Friday, May 20, 2011 at Stockdale Funeral
Services, 2898 W. Walnut St. Rogers, AR.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 21, 2011 at
Stockdale Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Steve Tucker officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, the family has set up a memorial fund to support cardiac
preventative education. Please make donations in honor of Hugh McMillan to
Mercy Medical Foundation, 2710 Rife Medical Lane, Rogers, AR 72756.
