Bobby-Milton-Obituary

Bobby E. Milton

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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BOBBY E. MILTON, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at The Waters of Summit City. For 34 years, he was well known as a player, coach and an Ambassador of the Harlem Globetrotters. Survivors are a daughter, RaSharon (Charles) Thomas; sons, Michael (Kim) Chambers, Freddie Chambers and...

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I just found out and would like to extend my deepest condolences to all that loved him...I have not seen him in years, but have been connceted to him all of my life...He will be missed dearly...he was my hero

I am signing this book for my Father Charles Bell, who went to school with Bobby at Central. My Father shared his good memories with me one day. David Bell

My condolences to RaSharon, Freddie, Mike and their families. I knew Mr. Milton from the many stories his father Mr. Tobe Milton and my parents would tell me. Those memories were further enhanced through my friendship with Freddie and Mike.

May God bless and keep you,

Bobby was a very good team member and friend. He will really be missed. From High School to the Trotters Bobby was always a great player. We had some real battles in high school and then we became team mates at Anderson College and the Trotters... Johnny Wilson

Rest in Peace Bobby. I went to school with you, many years ago, and always mentioned you whenever the Harlem Globetrotters came up in conversation as the great basketball player you were at Central High School.Thanks for the memories.

Bobby was like an uncle of mine as he was a good friend of my father, Jack Seals, uncles, Sonny, Buddy and Ernest Hurst and entire family. Some of my best memories as a child are spending some summers at their home on Calumet Av in Chicago watching home movies of Italy etc. and seeing the different charms that he brought back from the countries for Dottie's charm bracelet. I remember riding around in the convertibles at the Foster Golf Course with Dottie and my mother watching Bobby and my...

As a Parkview Hospice Chaplain, I
visited Bobby at the nursing home and prayed for him. Also gave thanksgiving for all that he was to others. Wish I could have gotten to know him. Rev. E. Pulawski

A GREAT HARLEM GLOBETROTTER AND INSPIRATION FOR ALL THE KIDS!

Mr. Milton was a legend to many young black men growing up in Ft. Wayne...he made it out and was successful as a professional. He represented what many of us strived to become - worldly and successful. My sincere condolences to Freddie, Mike and RaSharon and other family members.

Sincerely,

Bill Banks