On June 1, 2021, Kelly Douglas McMillan passed from this life to the next. Born in Wichita, Kansas to Gale and Gloria McMillan. The younger of two boys Kelly was born into a military family and moved several times as a youngster, settling in Arizona when Kelly was a teenager. He excelled in high school football and wrestling.
Kelly loved all sports but his ultimate passion was sport fishing. He also played golf and attended ASU, Cardinals, and Arizona Diamondbacks games. Several years ago he discovered bird hunting and he loved his hunting dogs Nash and Rocket.
Kelly and other members of the McMillan family have been in the firearms industry since 1973, both in the production of fiberglass stocks for military and civilian use, and tactical and hunting firearms. He and his father started McMillan Fiberglass Stocks in 1975, and helped develop the first true tactical rifle adopted by the Marines, the M40A1. McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, Inc. has become recognized industry wide as the leader in synthetic stock technology, and McMillan firearms such as the McMillan Tac50 are known around the world. Kelly was a strong supporter of the shooting sports and sponsored national and junior shooting teams. He is an icon in the shooting sports world.
Although Kelly was a man's man is also had a love for West Coast Swing dancing and competed around the US. He and his wife met dancing and they still loved to go out to Blues Clubs and dance.
Kelly was generous to a fault and a good friend to so many that he will be remembered for years and generations to come.
Kelly is preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 16 years, Mary Jo, his children Michael, Dina, Ryan (Carrie), and Britainy, stepson Jason, numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and his brother Rock (Susan) and several nephews and niece.
Celebration of Life at Gainey Ranch Golf Club on July 10, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. If you would like to donate to a charity in Kelly's name, the charity closest to his heart is the Guardian Long Range Competition. The charity is a non-profit that raises funds to help place orphaned children with forever families.
RIP Master of the Seas, you will be missed.
Kelly Douglas McMillan (1954-2021), who co-founded McMillan Fiberglass Stocks and built it into an industry leader—as well as McMillan Firearms—died on June 1. Born into a military family in Wichita, KS, he moved throughout much of his youth, although by his teen years Arizona was his permanent home. He wrestled and played football in high school.
McMillan and other members of his family began producing rifle stocks out of their garage in 1973. In 1975 he and his father launched McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, and the innovative designs quickly caught the attention of enthusiasts. The company specializes in high-performance versions tailored for civilian and military use and was part of the team that helped develop the Marine Corps' famed M40A1 precision rifle.
In 2007 he and his son, Ryan, officially established McMillan Firearms. One of the company's firearms, the McMillan Tac50, is world renowned for accuracy and is currently fielded by the Canadian Army. The .50 BMG-chambered bolt-action rifle has performed admirably during the global war on terrorism, even connecting at 3,540 meters in one 2017 engagement.
McMillan had a passion for fishing, but it was his love of West Coast Swing dancing that drove him to various competitions around the nation. Sixteen years ago he met his wife at one of them.
In 2013, Strategic Armory Corps purchased McMillan Firearms. Earlier this year Bob Beck Group purchased McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, which remains in the Phoenix, AZ, area and continues the tradition of innovation that began nearly 50 years ago.
McMillan was preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria McMillan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, children Britainy, Dina, Michael and Ryan, stepson Jason and older brother Rock. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nephew and nieces.
He wrestled and played football in high school.
Kelly loved all sports but his ultimate passion was sport fishing. He also played golf and attended ASU, Cardinals, and Arizona Diamondbacks games. Several years ago he discovered bird hunting and he loved his hunting dogs Nash and Rocket.
Kelly and other members of the McMillan family have been in the firearms industry since 1973, both in the production of fiberglass stocks for military and civilian use, and tactical and hunting firearms. He and his father started McMillan Fiberglass Stocks in 1975, and helped develop the first true tactical rifle adopted by the Marines, the M40A1. McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, Inc. has become recognized industry wide as the leader in synthetic stock technology, and McMillan firearms such as the McMillan Tac50 are known around the world. Kelly was a strong supporter of the shooting sports and sponsored national and junior shooting teams. He is an icon in the shooting sports world.
Although Kelly was a man's man is also had a love for West Coast Swing dancing and competed around the US. He and his wife met dancing and they still loved to go out to Blues Clubs and dance.
Kelly was generous to a fault and a good friend to so many that he will be remembered for years and generations to come.
Kelly is preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 16 years, Mary Jo, his children Michael, Dina, Ryan (Carrie), and Britainy, stepson Jason, numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and his brother Rock (Susan) and several nephews and niece.
Celebration of Life at Gainey Ranch Golf Club on July 10, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. If you would like to donate to a charity in Kelly's name, the charity closest to his heart is the Guardian Long Range Competition. The charity is a non-profit that raises funds to help place orphaned children with forever families.
RIP Master of the Seas, you will be missed.
Kelly Douglas McMillan (1954-2021), who co-founded McMillan Fiberglass Stocks and built it into an industry leader—as well as McMillan Firearms—died on June 1. Born into a military family in Wichita, KS, he moved throughout much of his youth, although by his teen years Arizona was his permanent home. He wrestled and played football in high school.
McMillan and other members of his family began producing rifle stocks out of their garage in 1973. In 1975 he and his father launched McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, and the innovative designs quickly caught the attention of enthusiasts. The company specializes in high-performance versions tailored for civilian and military use and was part of the team that helped develop the Marine Corps' famed M40A1 precision rifle.
In 2007 he and his son, Ryan, officially established McMillan Firearms. One of the company's firearms, the McMillan Tac50, is world renowned for accuracy and is currently fielded by the Canadian Army. The .50 BMG-chambered bolt-action rifle has performed admirably during the global war on terrorism, even connecting at 3,540 meters in one 2017 engagement.
McMillan had a passion for fishing, but it was his love of West Coast Swing dancing that drove him to various competitions around the nation. Sixteen years ago he met his wife at one of them.
In 2013, Strategic Armory Corps purchased McMillan Firearms. Earlier this year Bob Beck Group purchased McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, which remains in the Phoenix, AZ, area and continues the tradition of innovation that began nearly 50 years ago.
McMillan was preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria McMillan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, children Britainy, Dina, Michael and Ryan, stepson Jason and older brother Rock. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nephew and nieces.
He wrestled and played football in high school.
On June 1, 2021, Kelly Douglas McMillan passed from this life to the next. Born in Wichita, Kansas to Gale and Gloria McMillan. The younger of two boys Kelly was born into a military family and moved several times as a youngster, settling in Arizona when Kelly was a teenager. He excelled in high school football and wrestling.
Kelly loved all sports but his ultimate passion was sport fishing. He also played golf and attended ASU, Cardinals, and Arizona Diamondbacks games. Several years ago he discovered bird hunting and he loved his hunting dogs Nash and Rocket.
Kelly and other members of the McMillan family have been in the firearms industry since 1973, both in the production of fiberglass stocks for military and civilian use, and tactical and hunting firearms. He and his father started McMillan Fiberglass Stocks in 1975, and helped develop the first true tactical rifle adopted by the Marines, the M40A1. McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, Inc. has become recognized industry wide as the leader in synthetic stock technology, and McMillan firearms such as the McMillan Tac50 are known around the world. Kelly was a strong supporter of the shooting sports and sponsored national and junior shooting teams. He is an icon in the shooting sports world.
Although Kelly was a man's man is also had a love for West Coast Swing dancing and competed around the US. He and his wife met dancing and they still loved to go out to Blues Clubs and dance.
Kelly was generous to a fault and a good friend to so many that he will be remembered for years and generations to come.
Kelly is preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 16 years, Mary Jo, his children Michael, Dina, Ryan (Carrie), and Britainy, stepson Jason, numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and his brother Rock (Susan) and several nephews and niece.
Celebration of Life at Gainey Ranch Golf Club on July 10, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. If you would like to donate to a charity in Kelly's name, the charity closest to his heart is the Guardian Long Range Competition. The charity is a non-profit that raises funds to help place orphaned children with forever families.
RIP Master of the Seas, you will be missed.
Kelly Douglas McMillan (1954-2021), who co-founded McMillan Fiberglass Stocks and built it into an industry leader—as well as McMillan Firearms—died on June 1. Born into a military family in Wichita, KS, he moved throughout much of his youth, although by his teen years Arizona was his permanent home. He wrestled and played football in high school.
McMillan and other members of his family began producing rifle stocks out of their garage in 1973. In 1975 he and his father launched McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, and the innovative designs quickly caught the attention of enthusiasts. The company specializes in high-performance versions tailored for civilian and military use and was part of the team that helped develop the Marine Corps' famed M40A1 precision rifle.
In 2007 he and his son, Ryan, officially established McMillan Firearms. One of the company's firearms, the McMillan Tac50, is world renowned for accuracy and is currently fielded by the Canadian Army. The .50 BMG-chambered bolt-action rifle has performed admirably during the global war on terrorism, even connecting at 3,540 meters in one 2017 engagement.
McMillan had a passion for fishing, but it was his love of West Coast Swing dancing that drove him to various competitions around the nation. Sixteen years ago he met his wife at one of them.
In 2013, Strategic Armory Corps purchased McMillan Firearms. Earlier this year Bob Beck Group purchased McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, which remains in the Phoenix, AZ, area and continues the tradition of innovation that began nearly 50 years ago.
McMillan was preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria McMillan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, children Britainy, Dina, Michael and Ryan, stepson Jason and older brother Rock. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nephew and nieces.
He wrestled and played football in high school.
Kelly loved all sports but his ultimate passion was sport fishing. He also played golf and attended ASU, Cardinals, and Arizona Diamondbacks games. Several years ago he discovered bird hunting and he loved his hunting dogs Nash and Rocket.
Kelly and other members of the McMillan family have been in the firearms industry since 1973, both in the production of fiberglass stocks for military and civilian use, and tactical and hunting firearms. He and his father started McMillan Fiberglass Stocks in 1975, and helped develop the first true tactical rifle adopted by the Marines, the M40A1. McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, Inc. has become recognized industry wide as the leader in synthetic stock technology, and McMillan firearms such as the McMillan Tac50 are known around the world. Kelly was a strong supporter of the shooting sports and sponsored national and junior shooting teams. He is an icon in the shooting sports world.
Although Kelly was a man's man is also had a love for West Coast Swing dancing and competed around the US. He and his wife met dancing and they still loved to go out to Blues Clubs and dance.
Kelly was generous to a fault and a good friend to so many that he will be remembered for years and generations to come.
Kelly is preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 16 years, Mary Jo, his children Michael, Dina, Ryan (Carrie), and Britainy, stepson Jason, numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and his brother Rock (Susan) and several nephews and niece.
Celebration of Life at Gainey Ranch Golf Club on July 10, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. If you would like to donate to a charity in Kelly's name, the charity closest to his heart is the Guardian Long Range Competition. The charity is a non-profit that raises funds to help place orphaned children with forever families.
RIP Master of the Seas, you will be missed.
Kelly Douglas McMillan (1954-2021), who co-founded McMillan Fiberglass Stocks and built it into an industry leader—as well as McMillan Firearms—died on June 1. Born into a military family in Wichita, KS, he moved throughout much of his youth, although by his teen years Arizona was his permanent home. He wrestled and played football in high school.
McMillan and other members of his family began producing rifle stocks out of their garage in 1973. In 1975 he and his father launched McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, and the innovative designs quickly caught the attention of enthusiasts. The company specializes in high-performance versions tailored for civilian and military use and was part of the team that helped develop the Marine Corps' famed M40A1 precision rifle.
In 2007 he and his son, Ryan, officially established McMillan Firearms. One of the company's firearms, the McMillan Tac50, is world renowned for accuracy and is currently fielded by the Canadian Army. The .50 BMG-chambered bolt-action rifle has performed admirably during the global war on terrorism, even connecting at 3,540 meters in one 2017 engagement.
McMillan had a passion for fishing, but it was his love of West Coast Swing dancing that drove him to various competitions around the nation. Sixteen years ago he met his wife at one of them.
In 2013, Strategic Armory Corps purchased McMillan Firearms. Earlier this year Bob Beck Group purchased McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, which remains in the Phoenix, AZ, area and continues the tradition of innovation that began nearly 50 years ago.
McMillan was preceded in death by his parents Gale and Gloria McMillan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, children Britainy, Dina, Michael and Ryan, stepson Jason and older brother Rock. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nephew and nieces.
He wrestled and played football in high school.
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