Willie Lee Milton

Willie Lee Milton obituary, New Orleans, LA

Willie Lee Milton

Willie Milton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Boyd Family Funeral Home on Apr. 2, 2025.

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Willie Lee Milton gained his heavenly wings at the age of 75, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by family. He leaves to cherish his memory four children Lisa, Jermaine, Justin, and Jamal Milton, four bonus- children Shawn, Shawana, Stephanie, and Damon Davis. Nine grandchildren, Robert, Jermaine Jr., Jada, D'Ari, Jurnee, Justyce, Jamal Jr., Jamel, and Jaden. Four Godchildren, Carolyn, Terry, Sherlita and Laura. Also survived by his siblings, two sisters, his twin Dorothy (Gary) Watson and Sandra (Richard) Howard, three brothers Lionel (Marlise), Earl, Roy (Ruthie Cyrus) Milton. He was predeceased by his loving wife Brenda Davis Milton, his parents Lillie and Solomon Milton, four sisters Alice Farria, Gloria Dillon, Jessie Grant, and Lois Robinson, three brothers James, Joseph, and Eugene Milton. Employees of Luzianne Coffee Co, Harrah's Casino, RTA, Friends of King School, and Bonefish Grill, are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Thursday, April 3, 2025, for 10:00 a.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Minister Jessie Lepree, officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery, 10400 Old Gentilly Rd. New Orleans, LA 70127. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Donavin D. Boyd and Linear Brooks Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.
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