| MILSTEAD John E. Milstead Sr., age 75, formerly of Plain
City, Oh., passed on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 in Hudson, Fla.
Born
August 16, 1926 in Cleveland, Oh. He served in WW II aboard the USS
South Dakota-BB57 "Battleship X" and was the recipient of the
Purple Heart.
Former Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper and one of their
first Pilots. Retired chief pilot for Geupel Construction Company.
He
was an accomplished self-taught artist and musician who enjoyed sailing,
fishing and RV'ing with friends. Member of F&AM Scottish Rite, VFW,
American Legion, American Battleship Association, USS South Dakota
Association, Professional Pilots Association, Quiet Birdmen, Royal Order
of Moose and New California Presbyterian Church.
Preceded in death 2
months earlier by his wife Eleanor Stafford Milstead, parents Edward
Milstead and Barbara Milstead Ott, step-father Dennis Ott, sister Dee
Milstead Wade and brother Donald Milstead. Survived by son, John E.
(April) Milstead Jr.; daughter, Barbara (John) McCarthy; step-son, Gary
(Kathy) Stafford; step-daughter, Sheryl (Ken) Kibbey; 11 grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Also survived by special friends, Dr. Rafael
and Linda Belliard, Joe and Wilma Holbrook, Al and Eve Crego, and Jack
Cowan.
There will be no calling hours, private family memorial at a
later date. The family wishes you keep John in your thoughts with your
favorite memory of him. Memorial contributions can be made in John's
name to the U.S.O. The family is being served by the RADER-LYNCH AND
DODDS FUNERAL HOME, London.
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