Jesse Gordon Millner Jr.

MILLNER, Jesse Gordon Jr., 78, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, October 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse G. and Martha Burks Millner. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy Tolley Millner; daughter, Cindy Maxey; her husband, Jim; and her son, Robert Norby and his fiancee', Amy Turner; son, Greg Millner and his wife, Beth, and their children, Gregory Millner Jr. and Kelsie Millner. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Ronald, Russell, Orie, Glen, Marie, and Merrill. He was born in Bedford, Va. and grew up in Appomattox, Va., and has resided in Richmond for 58 years. He retired from Ashland Oil Company after 26 years of service. He was an active member of Manchester Moose Lodge 699 and was a member of Bon Air Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved his garden and roses and was very fond of his regular hummingbird visitors. His remain rest at Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where his family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008. Funeral services with interment will be graveside 11 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.