Larry Gene Millhollin

Larry Gene Millhollin, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, in McDonough, GA. Larry was born January 18, 1937, in Grinnell, Iowa to the late Myron B. Millhollin and Thressa A. (Brown) Millhollin.

Larry graduated from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA where he was a Mu Lambda Sigma and earned the high honor and key to mathematics. He met his future wife there, the late Ellen R. (Jacobs) Millhollin at a burger joint where she asked him to attend a Sadie Hawkins dance. Although they divorced many years later, they remained close friends.

Larry worked at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, IA and then for several years at Miracle Recreation located in Grinnell, IA. He retired years later and lived with his Daughter and Grandchildren for many years in McDonough, GA. Larry fiercely loved his hometown of Grinnell, IA and even wrote a book on the town titled, “Remembering Grinnell.“  From an early age on he was a devoted comic book collector and an avid fan of Roy Orbison, as his children would tell you!

Larry was a loving Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his Sister, Mylene (Millhollin) Hanzelka; his three Children, Michael G. Millhollin, Jim R. Millhollin, and Melissa A. Millhollin; his Grandchildren, Jennifer White, James Millhollin, William Millhollin, Emma Millhollin, Alex Millhollin, Ella Millhollin, Cortney Millhollin, and Phelan Peck; and his 10 Great Grandchildren.

Larry’s family and friends will forever miss his goofy sense of humor and fierce loyalty. The absence of his comforting presence will be forever noted by those who knew him at his Grandchildren’s ballet performances and baseball games, which Larry was, and will be, an eternal attendee.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Millhollin residence from 2pm – 6pm, Saturday, June 26, 2021, where the family would love for friends and family to stop by.

Those that wish to leave their condolences online may visit www.haistenfuneral.com

Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is serving the Millhollin family.

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