John Max McMillen Obituary

We bid farewell to John Max McMillen of Mansfield, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 9, 2026 at the age of 89. John Max touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Max McMillen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Royden McMillen and Helen Smith; his stepfather Clair "Smitty" Smith; his daughter Debbie Papst; and his siblings-in-law, Richard Moore, Bernard Moore, Thomas Moore and Roberta Moore.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy McMillen; his son Scott McMillen (Tawnia); his grandchildren, Cory McMillen, Kyle McMillen (Victoria), Cody McMillen, Kolin McMillen (Hannah) and Kiana Miller (Marcus); his son-in-law Craig Papst; his grandchildren, Mitchell Papst (Bethany), Mackenna Homan (Paul) and Madison Papst; his great grandchildren, Kaiden, Ryan, Sloane and Maren; and his sisters-in-law, Chris Moore and Margaret Moore.