Birth date: Apr 17, 1952 Death date: Jan 11, 2007
Funeral Services for Vernon Gary Milton will be at 10 AM Wenesday January 17, 2007 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Turner of the Firsat United Methodist Church officiating. Entombment will follow at Danvill Read Obituary
Vernon was a great man and an even better friend. He always put everyone else first and did everything possible to help others. I look back at the many detailed, in depth conversations that we had and I'm thankful for all that he taught me. He could turn every negative situation into a positive one with a few kind words. I will miss Vernon terribly. I'm grateful to know that he was a part of my life. Psalm 139. James Richey##imported-begin##James Richey##imported-end##
I would like to reminisce for a moment with Gary, Larry, Barry and David.
I remember you did not want to start anything with Gary that he could confuse as a contest...it would be to the death.
I remember clowning around in the band hall...Mr. Hall hated our antics.
I remember sneaking into the Hopkins locked garage one night and painting the VW that the Carroll High girls decorated, to look like the Carroll tiger...KING green.
I remember surfing with Gary on 16-20 foot swells during hurricane
Camille....Wow!
I remember heading out to the island in Stans Studebaker, eating Do-do-waas, saying,"chinga la wave" all the way there.
I remember when we were sixteen holding Gary's hand, with his powerful grip, in an ambulance, on the way to the hospital, after Gary's chest was ripped open, only to have him completly relax his grip to scare me. He asked for watermelon as his last request, so I snuck two into his room that night.
I remember Gary was Orville, Stan was Ollie and I was Wilmer.
I will always remember we are brothers.
I think Barry said it beautifully when he said,"I pray that God rescued your soul"...I say Amen Brother.
See you Orville.
Love Wilmer##imported-begin##Randy Nini##imported-end##
THINKING OF YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND OFFERING YOU OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOU HAVE OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS.
JIM AND MAGGIE BLAKELEY##imported-begin##J.M. BLAKELEY##imported-end##
Dear Vernon and Leona,
We were so sorry to read about your loss. We hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Eugene and Wendy##imported-begin##Eugene & Wendy Moore##imported-end##
Dear Milton Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Gary and I shared so many wonderful times together over the years. He did indeed always have a smile on his face and whenever you would meet up with him he made you feel like a million bucks! He was a great friend to me and I will miss him.
All my love,
David Wylie##imported-begin##David Wylie##imported-end##
I remember how privileged I thought I was when Gary gave me a ride to the beach in his Volkswagen van. He was one of the coolest, most popular guys at King High School and I was hanging out with him.
He moved away to Austin but we stayed in touch. We were roommates for a brief time when he moved to San Antonio to get a fresh start. He always filled the house with fun and laughter.
I remember when he wanted to go by Vernon instead of Gary. He said it was because he was proud to share his father?s name.
I remember all those deer hunting trips. Vernon had to shower before going out to the field at five in the morning. Needless to say, he never got the big one. They could smell him a mile away.
I will remember that huge smile, strong handshake and big bear hugs. I pray that God rescued his soul. I know his strong spirit will live on forever.##imported-begin##Barry Coston##imported-end##
Vernon was a great man. He was always friendly and generous to others. Vernon set a good example for others. Vernon was my friend and will be sorely missed. I believe that he is in a wonderful place and someday I will see him again. Vernon was a perfectionist about everything he done. He would always study to learn about whatever subject was of concern at the time. I believe Vernon was also a humble man, like the word of God says "study to show thyself approved", this was Vernon. I can't say enough about Vernon to describe him in words but may it be known that Vernon Milton was an honerable man and I am thankful that I was able to be a part of his life. Shon Harris##imported-begin##Tony De##imported-end##
