Obituary: Tommy McMillan

Thomas Dale "Tommy" McMillan of Plainview, assistant baseball coach at Wayland Baptist University, died Sept. 5. He was 67.

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Thomas Dale “Tommy” McMillan of Plainview, assistant baseball coach at Wayland Baptist University, died Sept. 5. He was 67. He was born on Oct. 30, 1953, in Lubbock to Denzil and Jeane McMillan. He grew up in Plainview and played basketball and baseball for Plainview High School. He earned an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University, where he played baseball for the Red Raiders. He married Susan Kruzensk on Jan. 7, 1977, in Lubbock. McMillan was an accountant more than 30 years. After he retired from accounting, he became the assistant baseball coach for Wayland Baptist University, which he considered his dream job. He was involved with the Wayland Baseball program from 2007 to 2021. McMillan was a member of First Baptist Church in Plainview where he was a deacon and served on many committees. He also was involved in the community as president of the Lion’s Club, Optimist Club and Bulldog Booster Club. He was heavily involved with the local, regional, and national Babe Ruth Baseball program, umpiring many Babe Ruth regional and World Series tournaments. Survivors include his wife Susan McMillan of Plainview; daughter Lori Johnston of Plainview; son Chance McMillan and wife Kelsey of Plainview; five grandchildren; and brother Ronnie McMillan and wife Dawn of Frisco.


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