1935
Rev.
2017
Rev. James Milner, Jr.
June 14, 1935 — March 6, 2017
Reverend James D. Milner, of Brandon, MS, son of James David Milner, Sr. and Robbie Purser, who was born in Brookhaven, MS, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at the age of 81. Funeral services will be held 11 am Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Crossgates United Methodist Church in Brandon, MS with interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held at Crossgates United Methodist Church from 5-8 pm Wednesday and 10-11 am Thursday. Rev. Eric Sanford and Rev. Chris Cumbest will officiate the services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Rev. Milner was a United Methodist Church pastor for 46 years. He served at Forrest Hill, Altawoods, Boling Street, Anguilla, Freeny, Lena, Hermanville, and Roxy, United Methodist Churches. Chief Master Sergeant James Milner served in the 172d Airlift Wing, Mississippi Air National Guard for over 40 years. His whole life was dedicated to service. He was a Boy Scout leader, church youth minister, board member and Spiritual Director of “Walk to Emmaus,” board member of Camp Wesley Pines, served at “Gravy and Grace” (which ministers to the homeless) and worked in child evangelism in Jackson, MS. While serving in Lena, Rev. Milner spearheaded the “Lena 4th of July Celebration” for 39 years. Showing patriotism and gratitude for the blessings we Americans have enjoyed was always important to him, as exemplified in his service to community and country. He was respected and loved by all who knew him and he will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James David Milner, Sr. and Robbie Purser.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clydia Mooney Milner, daughters, Cheryl Sanders and Teri Dawn Neely, and five grandchildren, Ellen, Brice, Kaylee, Blake and Sydney. He is also survived by sisters, Pamela Franklin and Dot Deweese. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be sent to Camp Wesley Pines, 1095 Camp Wesley Pines Road, Gallman, MS, 39083.
Rev. Milner was a United Methodist Church pastor for 46 years. He served at Forrest Hill, Altawoods, Boling Street, Anguilla, Freeny, Lena, Hermanville, and Roxy, United Methodist Churches. Chief Master Sergeant James Milner served in the 172d Airlift Wing, Mississippi Air National Guard for over 40 years. His whole life was dedicated to service. He was a Boy Scout leader, church youth minister, board member and Spiritual Director of “Walk to Emmaus,” board member of Camp Wesley Pines, served at “Gravy and Grace” (which ministers to the homeless) and worked in child evangelism in Jackson, MS. While serving in Lena, Rev. Milner spearheaded the “Lena 4th of July Celebration” for 39 years. Showing patriotism and gratitude for the blessings we Americans have enjoyed was always important to him, as exemplified in his service to community and country. He was respected and loved by all who knew him and he will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James David Milner, Sr. and Robbie Purser.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clydia Mooney Milner, daughters, Cheryl Sanders and Teri Dawn Neely, and five grandchildren, Ellen, Brice, Kaylee, Blake and Sydney. He is also survived by sisters, Pamela Franklin and Dot Deweese. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be sent to Camp Wesley Pines, 1095 Camp Wesley Pines Road, Gallman, MS, 39083.
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