Jesse James Milton

Jesse was a faithful Christian who humbly led his family and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served the United States as a Marine during the Korean War. Jesse was a 32nd Degree Master Mason at the Iron Springs Lodge #342. He and his wife Martha enjoyed travelling to numerous Blue Grass festivals. He loved bluegrass music so much that he taught himself to play the fiddle and then began playing with church groups, nursing homes and family and friends. Jesse loved to garden and grow vegetables and provided to many family and friends. He served as a volunteer fire fighter with Arch Street Volunteer Fire Department and was awarded Fireman of the Year in 1980.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Martha Milton; daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie and Mike Porterfield and Brenda and Billy Thomas; grandchildren: Sunny (Keith) Neyland, Brady (Jeff) Davis, and Bennie (Stephen) Hughes; great grandchildren: Ayden Neyland, Gunner Neyland, Tucker Davis, Jasper Davis, and Brixten Hughes; siblings: Joyce Jordan, Marie Lambert, Ruth Robbins, and Robert “Noot” Milton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Geneva Milton; and siblings: Charles Milton, Billy Milton, and Bonnie Stegall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arkansas Heart Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the Milton family.