Wilfred Raymond Milton

Our dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, born September 23, 1921, Roanoke, Virginia, completed his life's journey on October 12, 2008, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A private service will be held at Mansion Memorial Park at a later date. Wilfred was a government employee for 23 years before retiring in Miami as a Federal Letter Carrier in 1972. He also served four years with the 8th Air Force, 97th Bomb Group, 414th Bomb squadron, aboard the New York Central II B 17. Wilfred was awarded the Bronze and Silver Star, the American Campaign Medal, 1941-1945 WWII Victory Medal, the European Medal, The African Medal, and the Mid East Medal. He had recently received a medal from the UDCCross of Military Service. Wilfred Milton was a man who loved to travel. He had traveled many a miles in his time on this earth. He loved to watch the Miami Dolphins and the Florida Gators play football, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Survivors include his sister, Claudine Huffman; sons, Dallas Milton(Shirley),Palmetto, Fla., Steve Milton (Alicia), Fredericksburg, Va.; and daughter , Katrina Prichett(Hugh), Palm Bay, Fla. He had nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Everyone knew how much Willie loved and cherished his family and friends. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as many life long friends. We will all miss you papa Willie. Rest in Peace! COMING IN ON A WING AND PRAYER.