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Thomas Millington Obituary
August 11, 1931 – August 15, 2025
Thomas Meader Millington was born on August 11, 1931 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Fred and Margaret Millington. Tom passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2025 at the age of 94 years.
Tom's family moved to California when he was 5 years old. He graduated from Compton Union HS in 1949 and then attended Compton Jr. College. In his second year of college he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War as an airplane mechanic.
Tom worked many years in the oil refinery business as a machine shop operator. He retired in the position of machine shop supervisor.
Tom married Carol Cabral-Cason in 1979. They had many adventures together traveling, boating and RVing.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Margaret, brothers, Jim, Bill and sister Jean. He is survived by his wife, Carol and their blended family of Glenn (Nancy) Millington, Penny (Terry) Millington-Schuh, Bill (Yvonne) Cason, Greg (Destiny) Cason, as well as 4 grandsons and 7 great-grandchildren.
Above all Tom was a man of great kindness and generosity. He will be greatly missed by all.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11am at West Side Cemetery, 440 Hampton Rd., Taft, CA.
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Scott Cason
September 30, 2025
Remembering Tom with love - a proud veteran, always ready to lend a helping hand, and a kind soul who will be deeply missed.
God Speed Tommy.
Bob & Gloria Purdy
September 30, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alan Spencer - Beaumont, Texas
September 27, 2025
I worked with Tom at The Texaco Refinery in Bakersfield, CA. I will always remember Tom taking time out of his very busy schedule to chat with me and we would always end up laughing about some topic. Tom's Wife (Carol) and my Mother (Earlene) worked together at the same school. My Mother would always tell me the places Carol and Tom had visited while on vacation. May your precious memories bring you comfort. Tom will be missed!
DeeDee
September 26, 2025
I was welcomed into Tom Millington's family when I was just 23 years old, and now at 60 I realize how much his presence shaped my life. From the very beginning I was struck by his brilliance with anything mechanical or technical. No challenge was too small or too great.
--Tom dove in with enthusiasm, eager to help solve problems and teach along the way.
One of my favorite memories of him took place while I was working on a college assignment for my degree. Although the assignment was outside his usual expertise, when I asked for help, he immediately said "you bet!" We spent an entire day together creating a video with music, props, and perfect timing, to capture the work and spirit of the artist Winslow Homer. That day was filled with laughter, learning, and the generosity of a man who took the time out of his life to guide a young woman chasing her dreams.
Through the years , we would watch that video together, and each time I was transported back to that beautiful day. Tom was a man with a true passion for helping others. His guidance and brilliance left a mark on everyone who knew him. He will be missed, but the lessons and love he shared will live on in all of us.
Much Love, DeeDee
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