It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved friend and founder of McMillin Interiors, Bill McMillin. We will remember him for his unrivaled talent, as well as his true love for design. Bill had one of the kindest souls and could light up any room with his smile. His illustrious career spanned 55 years, and his legacy will live on in every home he designed, as well as in McMillin Interiors. As we mourn and pray, we also want to celebrate a life well lived. 

We know Bill would want to thank each and every person (with a handwritten note) for their kindness and support, especially those who reached out to him over these last few months. Bill will be remembered as being a great friend, mentor, savvy businessman, and an all-around wonderful and generous human being. Bill was born in Welsh, La. on April 15, 1947 and lost his multiyear battle with cancer in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Sept. 29, 2024. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, La. Bill began his career with Kornmeyer’s Furniture in 1970 and became manager of the downtown store at 24 years of age. In 1989, he founded McMillin Interiors and was still buying antiques for the business until a few months prior to his death. 

Bill is survived by his partner and husband of 33 years, Stephen Robert. He is also survived by his brother, David McMillin (Arnelle) of Baton Rouge, and brother, Harvey McMillin (Sue) of Lake Charles, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Dorothy McMillin; sister, Nancy Breaux (Larry); brother, Harry (Jim Guillory), and sister, Marjorie Thillman (Bob). 

A private service will be held at a later date.