William Milsted

William Milsted obituary, Ocean Springs, MS

William Milsted

William Milsted Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Southern Mississippi Funeral Services on May 20, 2025.
William "Bill" Milsted,74, of Ocean Springs,MS passed away on Friday, May 16th, 2025.
Bill Milsted is preceded in death by His parents, Joseph "Joe" Milsted and Betty Milsted; Sister Josephine "Joey" Milsted
Survivors include his loving wife Rachel Derouen Milsted, his children; Denise (Roy) Pepper, Danielle (Mike) Nutefall, Amedese Milsted, and Nathan Milsted. Grandchildren; Tiffany Nutefall, Jessica (Morgan) Dagel, Darrien Handshaw, Devon Milsted, Jordan Bouler, Will Milsted, Drew Milsted, Luke Milsted, and Jacob Bouler. 3 great-grands: Vanessa Madison, Wesley Madison, and Benjamin Dagel
Mr. Bill retired from the Golden Nugget and was also a retired minister - Fayard Chapel. The family would like to extend a Thank you to Deaconess Home Health for their loving care they provided to Mr. Bill. Also, In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his name to Humane Society of South MS, or to the American Cancer Society, or plant a tree in his honor.
Southern Mississippi Funeral Services is honored to serve the Milsted family. Please visit www.smfs.us to send your condolences and share your memories. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.

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June 2, 2025

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Jenkins Rainey

June 2, 2025

Continue prayer and love to the family.

Patsy Garvey

May 21, 2025

I was very sad to hear of Bill´s
passing. I worked with him for a long time at the Isle of Capri/ Golden nugget. He was a great person. Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences. May your memories help you through this difficult time. God Bless. Patsy Garvey

Francis D. Mitchell

May 21, 2025

I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing,we have been friends for over sixty-five years. We spent many a day together in high school,we also enjoyed hunting ,fishing ,etc. He was exciting to be around,never a dull moment.He always kept me entertained with his wild imagination and crazy stories,always the story teller . Prayers for him and his family, he will be missed !

Drew Adams

May 21, 2025

Bill was always a good guy.

Ed Engel

May 20, 2025

Bill was my long time friend and a great Pastor. May he rest in the arms of Our Savior

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