Sammy Gene Milner

Mr. Sammy Milner, age 66, of Brandon, MS passed away on September 25, 2014 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Lakewood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 4:00 pm with interment at Lakewood Memorial Park immediately following.

A native of Jackson, MS, Sammy Gene Milner was born on January 19, 1948. He was the son of Sam Irving Milner and Emogene Lofton. He graduated from Central High School in 1966. While there he was the Student Body President and Mr. Central High School. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University where he played football from 1968-1970 and was a member of the Mississippi State baseball team in 1970. Sammy was named all SEC Wide Receiver for two years and was an Honorable Mention All American for one year. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fannin.

Mr. Milner is survived by his wife, Connie Milner; his daughters, Shannon Bozeman and her husband D. R. of Flora and Amy Milner of Ridgeland; his two grandchildren, Trey and Emma Bozeman; and his brother, Steve Milner. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland or the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital at UMMC.