William Franklin Milburn

William Franklin Milburn obituary, Sweetwater, TN

William Franklin Milburn

William Milburn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kyker Funeral Homes - Kingston on Mar. 11, 2024.

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William "Bill" Franklin Milburn age 75, of Kingston, TN was called home to the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Bill served as a Deacon of the Presbyterian Church of Nashville for 20 years, and as an Elder for 4 years before moving back to his roots in Roane County. Bill owned and operated Southeast Contractors, Inc. for 40 years. The company is now under the ownership of his son, Will, who operates out of the Franklin, TN office. Bill had a deep love for all animals, especially horses and rode horse trails all over the United States.
Bill was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War as the team leader for a Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol Team.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Margie Milburn, and sister, Cynthia.
Survived by his wife Deni Milburn; son, Will Milburn (wife Heather); daughter, Amy Nelson (husband Ken); brother, Randy Milburn (wife Kim); sister, Mary Stewart; grandchildren, Lilly, William and Madison; stepson, Kaine Austin (wife Fernanda); stepdaughter, Ashley Parsons; step-grandchildren, Kennon, Emery, Collins, Elle, Nola and Sophia.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Folds of Honor or Tunnel to Towers organizations.
A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston with Reverend Dwight Bass officiating. Full Military Honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard. Reception will follow from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Victoria the Gathering Place, 316 Ruritan Road, Harriman, TN. Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is serving the Milburn Family.

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December 27, 2024

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Colonel Kent Bradford USMC (Ret.)

December 27, 2024

I am very sorry to hear of Bill´s passing on. I just learned of it today. I knew him for a number of years and worked for him at Southeast Contractors for one year. Our sons played soccer together in high school and Bill took me on my first Tennessee hunting trip over 30 years ago. Bill was kind, funny, generous and engaging. I enjoyed his company very much. As I was a fellow service veteran with experience in reconnaissance as had Bill he shared a number of war stories with me about his experience with the LRRP´s in Vietnam. None can be repeated here, but to say that he experienced very, very difficult times and displayed exceptional personal courage is a gross understatement. On behalf of my wife Kathy and my son Talon I extend our sincere condolences to Will and Amy. Your dad will be missed, but never forgotten.

Tom Nichols

March 15, 2024

Deni, was so sorry to learn of this passing! I always considered Bill to be one of the very best and was honored that he was my friend.

David K Smith

March 13, 2024

Deni, I am sosorry for your loss.

Staff of J.S. Kyker & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. J.S. Kyker & Sons, Inc.

March 11, 2024

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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