Thomas P. McMillen, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 10:37 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg.

Tom was born October 23, 1942 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Charles H. and Amelia V. (Manning) McMillen, Sr. He graduated from high school in Crab Orchard, Illinois, and later joined the US Army. He served in the Army for 2 years, stationed in France outside of Paris. He then transferred to the Army Reserves, serving 18 additional years as an M60 Tank operator.

Tom is survived by one daughter, Michelle (Michael Maloy) McMillen of Galesburg; one grandson, Paul (Lindsey Speck) Maloy; and two brothers, Richard McMillen of Cedar Point, Alabama and John McMillen of Lacon, Illinois. Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Tom worked at Gates Rubber Company for over 33 years, retiring in 1998. He then worked for a time at Steak-N-Shake and Sirloin Stockade before spending 15 years working in the bus garage for Knoxville School District #202, retiring in 2021.

As a proud veteran, Tom was a member of Galesburg American Legion Post #285 and AMVETS Post #8. An avid bowler, Tom spent more than 33 years in different bowling leagues. He was a member of Cornerstone Church (formerly First Church of God) and loved attending his grandson Paul’s sporting events and Kuk Sool Won Tournaments while he was growing up. Tom liked to watch classic westerns, especially John Wayne.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the funeral home. Chuck Hillery will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.