Jeremiah Lee McMillen, was born on January 6, 1980 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Terry and Donna McMillen. The family home was located in Des Arc, where Jeremiah completed his education and graduated high school in 1998.

Jeremiah was self-employed and  blessed in life to become a father of three sons. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and loved to go fishing. Jeremiah also enjoyed watching Rocky movies as a favorite way to pass time.

Jeremiah was raised in the Christian faith and attended the First Baptist Church in Des Arc along with his family.

On September 21, 2024, at the age of 44, Jeremiah passed away in Des Arc. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Dean McMillen.

He is survived by his mother, Donna Lee McMillen, sons, Connor McMillen, Daniel McMillen, Corben McMillen, and two brothers, Rueben McMillen (Libby) and Joseph McMillen (Kaitlin).