He graduated from McKinley Tech in Washington DC in 1967, excelling in basketball, which brought him to Mesa Junior College in Grand Junction, CO. There in his second year he earned the title of National Junior College Scoring Champion for that year. This brought the attention of Don Haskins who recruited Stanley to UTEP. The recruitment did not fit Stanley, but El Paso did. He married and became a father to his only son Edward. He played professional basketball in Chihuahua, Mexico teams whose fans joyfully called him, Memin, after the famous and beloved Afro-Mexican comic book character. In 1975, David L Carrasco chose Stanley to coach in the newly created Jobs Corps Center in El Paso. The mission of the Jobs Corps to educate and train young people for successful careers fit well with Stanley. This allowed him to bond himself with the community through his 40 plus years of service, and it encouraged him to graduate from UTEP with a Bachelor Degree in Management, while advancing him to Physical Education Director. He loved the El Paso the community he served and the El Paso community loved him back. El Paso Strong!
In passing, Stanley Milton joins his father, Walter, his mother Adabell Milton and his sister Brenda Milton. He is mourned by way too many to mention save his two brothers Calvin Milton married to Judy Milton and Ronald Milton married to Marcia Milton. His son, Edward Jay Milton and wife Priscilla Milton and her family Mariah, Hobie, Leah and great grandson Adriel. His one and only granddaughter “Chloe Babes” Chloe Milton. He is an uncle to Terome Brown (Brenda’s son), Danielle and Aaron Milton (Calvin’s kids) and Patrick Milton (Ronald’s son). He had even more numerous friends scattered all over El Paso who enjoyed his neighborly waves, friendly demeanor and friendships that he was able to form. He will be missed and remembered in so many ways by so many people.
Services by Funeraria Del Angel Central at 3839 Montana Ave El Paso, TX 79903 on Thursday, January 26, 2023 with a viewing from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM with prayer service at 11:00 AM. Burial immediately at approximately 1:30 PM at Evergreen Cemetery 4301 Alameda Drive El Paso, TX 79938.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelCentral.com for the Milton family.
