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WILLIAM MILSTEAD Obituary
WILLIAM HARRY MILSTEAD, SR. (Age 92)
On Sunday, June 8, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Sadie Milstead; father of Carol A. Meyer and William H. Milstead, Jr. (Lee Ann); grandfather of Randy Schmitz, Melissa Marfizo, Timothy Milstead and Nicole Meyer; great-grandfather of Hannah, Samantha, Chloe, Collette and Lucas; brother of Floyd Milstead. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church,11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 on Wednesday, June 11 at 12 noon. Interment Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Apostle at the address above.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Randy
June 12, 2014
Our family thanks you for showing us the magical path of happiness. You were and will always be the shining light of hope upon us when needed. We loved you then, we love you now and we will love you FOREVER.
Wendy Bergonse
June 11, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss!! Knowing you, I can only imagine what a wonderful father he was. You are so lucky to have had him in your life as long as you did!! I know this is a terribly sad time for you but know that he is not truly "gone" and you WILL see him again someday and it will be joyous. Sending you hugs and love. Wendy
June 11, 2014
Billy, Lee Ann, Missy and Tim,
So sorry to hear that Dad, grandpa has passed. If I had of known I would be with you today, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you all.
Bonnie Hale Talbot
MaryMargaret Griggs
June 10, 2014
Billy,Leann,Tim and Missy
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
June 10, 2014
Dear Billy and Lee Ann,
Rosanna and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Billy's father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack
Scott Dennison
June 10, 2014
I will always cherish my memories of Harry, his inspirations, insights and knowledge of life and how it worked amazed me. I know that I am a better person for having known him. May God bless his soul, and forever keep him at his side. My prayers will include the entire family as they grieve their loss.
Colton Hayre
June 10, 2014
It was an honor knowing Harry, he made the neighborhood a special place. I loved seeing him when I visited at my dad's.
Terre Dwyer
June 10, 2014
You were the greatest uncle and we will keep you forever in our hearts, say hello to my mom.xoxoxo
The SCOOPS
June 10, 2014
FUZZY MONEY will be missed! We got to know Harry well when he and BINGO MONEY came out to the SCOOPS softball games .... always our biggest cheerleaders! Our deepest sympathies to our fellow SCOOP Randy "MONEY BALL" Schmitz. May in rest in peace.
JoAnna Grable
June 10, 2014
Sadie and Harry always made me feel like I was part of the family, from Pope's Creek outings to family dinners of homemade sauce and meatballs. I shall miss knowing he is just nearby. My sincere and deepest condolences to each of you. A special hug and love for Sadie and Carol.
Barbara Dennison
June 10, 2014
Grief is a heartache that slowly heals. Your wonderful husband and father, Harry will be sadly missed but will always be in our hearts.
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