Carl Eugene Milligan (Seymour)'s Obituary
Carl Eugene Milligan, son of Bert Ivory and Helen Lucille (Prewitt) Milligan, was born October 16, 1955 in Turlock, California. On Tuesday morning, October 30, 2012, he departed this life in his home near Seymour, Missouri at the age of fifty-seven years, and fourteen days.
The family moved back to the Ozark Mountains in the early 1960’s and Carl loved the country life. After graduating from Ozark High School, Carl entered the United States Marine. He faithfully served his country during Vietnam Conflict and fought in South East Asia. Upon his return, Carl made his home in California. In 1983, he returned to the Seymour area to be with his family.
Carl was blessed with two sons and two daughters. Family was the center of Carl’s life and he strived to give them the best. A truck driver for many years, Carl enjoyed talking with people he met on his route. He was an employee of Price Cutter’s of Seymour, taking a leave of absence to care for his parents. A loving a devoted son, Carl was always at their side. He enjoyed cooking, gardening and was at his happiest when he was working to help someone else.
A driving force behind the American Legion and the Honor Guard, Carl continued to humbly serve his community and his country. He was a 3rd Degree Mason of the Hazelwood Masonic Lodge 459 AF & AM and the Commander of the Wilson-Alexander American Legion Post 306. Four months ago he was awarded the Personal Challenge Coin for his commitment to the Service. God, Country, and family; not just words spoken, but Carl’s life; a legacy he leaves behind for us all.
He is preceded in death by his father Bert Milligan.
Carl is survived by his children Jacob I. Milligan of Seymour, Missouri, Tanya R. Milligan of Marshfield, Missouri, Melissa Starky and husband Steven and Steven Cordell and wife Melissa, both of Modesto, California; his grandchildren Jailenn, Calvin, Sierra, Isaac and Haleigh, his mother Helen Lucille Milligan of the home; his sister Connie Carriger and husband Chester of Hartville, Missouri; several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews, as well as a host of many dear family and friends.
A strong man; caring father; loving son and brother, Carl Eugene Milligan lived his life to give to others, wanting nothing in return. We honor his service, his love of family and celebrate his life and many accomplishments, forever treasuring the moments he spent with us.
Services for Carl will be held Friday, November 2, 2012 at noon in the Holman Howe Chapel, Seymour, Missouri. Burial will be at 2p.m. in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri will full military honors. Visitation will be Friday, November 2, 2012 from 11 am till time of service will Masonic Rites to be given at 11:45 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the family of Carl Milligan in care of HOLMAN HOWE FUNERAL HOMES PO BOX 366, SEYMOUR, MO 65746.
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