John Millard, 78, died on August 8, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was a retired long – distance truck driver, having received multiple safe driving awards. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Fay Millard, sister, Anne Petreust, and brother-in-law, Paul Gentry. He is survived by his sister, Jennifer Gentry, and several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by 2 special caretakers, his ‘Nicey-Niecey’, Jackie Bivens, and his girlfriend Trish Williford. There will be a private family memorial service held at a later date.