Felton Milteer Sr.

Felton Milteer Sr. SUFFOLK - Felton Milteer Sr. quietly passed away Sept. 12, 2008, at his home. He was born in Portsmouth. Felton was the son of the late Ponnie Milteer and Sallie Green Milteer. He was predeceased by his wife of more than 50 years, Edith C. Milteer and brother, Luther Milteer Sr. Felton was a graduate of Booker T. Washington of Suffolk. He was an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church where he participated in the Men's Club and was very fond of the youth organizations. After more than 30 years of dedicated service, Felton retired from Colonial Stores as a truck driver. He received numerous distinctive Safety Awards of Recognition for his commitment to excellence towards workplace safety and safety compliance. Felton was also a devoted member and global advocate of the Mending Heart Association. He leaves to cherish his memory: three sons, Felton (Phala) Milteer Jr., Maurice (Betty) Milteer, all of Suffolk, and Andre' (Barbara) Milteer of Noahville, Texas; two brothers, Curtis (Sarah) Milteer and Eugene (Doretha) Milteer, all of Suffolk; one sister, Lennis Collins of Suffolk; one brother in-law, Vernon (Alice) Wright of N.Y.; one sister in-law, Elsie Milteer; two aunts-in-law, Mable Riddick of Suffolk and Clara Suzy of N.Y.; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and devoted friend, Erma Ferebee. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Saint Mark's Episcopal Church officiated by the Rev. Father Joseph N. Green Jr. Crocker Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com.