Donald Earl Milleson

Donald “Don” Earl Milleson was peacefully called to his heavenly home to join his beloved wife Pat, blanketed in loving prayer, on July 14, 2022. He was 81, and had bravely confronted and overcome a number of health issues and challenges in recent years, without ever complaining. Don was a man of deep faith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He will live on forever in our hearts for his kindness, compassion, dedication, and resilience.

Don is survived by his three sons, Kevin Milleson of Middletown, New Jersey, Mark (Kim) Milleson of Palmyra, Virginia, and Todd (Monika) Milleson of Gulf Breeze, Florida; Siblings: Kaye (Perry) White of Nags Head, North Carolina, Rose (Ralph) Heller of Annapolis, Maryland, Gary (Janet) Milleson of Montgomery, Texas, and Merry (Ray) Morgan of Hagerstown, Maryland;

In-Laws: Barb Milleson of Fort Ashby, Mary Virginia Milleson of Lexington, North Carolina Mike (Phyllis) Murray of Orlando. Dennis (Marty) Murray of Orlando, and Susan (Ann) Murray of Asheville, North Carolina; Grandchildren: Elizabeth Milleson, Dan Middleton, Diane Milleson, Joe Milleson, Zack Middleton, Ethan Milleson, Alli Milleson, Stephen Milleson, Emmalynn Milleson, Caleb Milleson, Kamryn Milleson, and Ella Milleson; Great-grandchild: Tikki Middleton; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his wife Pat Milleson, sons Chris and Joseph Milleson, parents Joseph and Daisy Milleson, brothers Glenn and Wilson Milleson, and brother-in-law Jerry Murray.

Don was born in Fort Ashby, West Virginal on October 28, 1940. He graduated from Fort Ashby High School in 1958 and went on to honorably serve in the United States Air Force before pursuing a distinguished career for decades in Computer Programming with IBM, Crouse-Hinds, and more recently The University of Virginia until his retirement. He was a true patriot and an accomplished businessman.

Don enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially with his sons and family. He remained active in Bible Study, playing bingo and cards, going to musical performances, and enjoying time in the family room catching up with neighbors. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Florida and Virginia.

He was exceptionally proud of his family and told them and everyone else he knew all the time, sharing stories and pictures whenever he could.

The family would like to thank Bay Breeze Assisted Living for taking such great care of him in recent years.

Everyone who was fortunate enough to know him will recall his in-depth knowledge of many subjects, culinary skills, quick wit, dry sense of humor, anecdotes, and insightful observations about life. He was a blessing to so many and shared his blessings in kind.

A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, Florida on Thursday July 28, 2022 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Don’s name to Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Charlottesville, Virginia (cvaumc.org).