Dr. Charles F. McMillan, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 6, 2024, due to a vehicle accident in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Born on Oct. 25, 1954, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Charlie earned a Ph.D. in physics from MIT and held four U.S. patents and one Canadian patent. He spent over two decades at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and became the tenth Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2011, where he played a pivotal role in advancing experimental capabilities and cutting-edge research. Beyond his professional achievements, Charlie was a passionate musician, photographer and astronomer who shared his love of the arts and sciences with others. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet, their three children, and grandson. A service to honor his life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Ashley Pond in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the LANL Foundation,…..