09/04/2018
Today we honor the memory of Paul LaRue Millirons, who passed away last Thursday at age 89. Forty-three years ago, Paul and his friends, Arthur Stephens and Bo Harrison founded our firm. Although its name has undergone several iterations over the years, Paul and Arthurโs names - Stephens Millirons - have remained a constant for the life of the firm. We are proud to continue representing our clients with the diligence and zeal that Paul brought to the many cases he handled around the state.
Paul had an exceptional life. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country during the Korean war and afterwards reaching the rank of First Lieutenant. A life-long Alabama fan, Paul returned to the University of Alabama for his law degree. He excelled in law school, serving as an editor for the prestigious Alabama Law Review and a clerk for the Alabama Supreme Court Justice Warren Goodwyn. Six months after his graduation in 1958, Paul was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney, in Montgomery and later Atlanta. In 1964, Paul moved to Huntsville, Alabama and joined the firm of Watts, Salmon, Roberts, and Stephens where he met Arthur and began the relationship that culminated in the creation of Stephens, Millirons and Harrison.
Paul was active in his community, particularly in his involvement in the state and national Republican party and his dedication to the Arc of Madison County and Early Works Museum. In his personal time, Paul enjoyed Alabama football, big game hunting in Alaska, fishing, skiing, and scuba diving.
Paul is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Marshall Millirons, his children and step-children, Michele Millirons, Paula Koelle, Suzanne Pruitt, Larry Marshall, Jr., Lee Anne Madole, and Chris Marsh, 8 grand-children and 3 great-grandchildren.
We are honored to carry on Paulโs outstanding legacy.