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MILLING, Jr., James Dustin
James Dustin Milling, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the age of 67. Born in Griffin, GA, Dustin lived the last 63 years in Lake Worth. Leaving to cherish his memories are daughter Carolyn (Tim) Reece, son James Dustin (Amy) Milling, III, four grandchildren Brittany, Alyssa, T.J. Reece and Midlaine Milling, sisters Michael Ann Hallman and Tricia Yates and nieces, nephews and cousins. Dustin worked in the family business of Jim Milling Associates for 47 years with long lasting ties and friendships in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Parents Without Partners, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fraternal Order of the Moose, American Legion and Lake Worth High School Alumni. He was a Florida Hall of Fame member of the F.O.E., President seven times of the local Aerie, President of Florida's Jimmy Durante Children's Fund, President of Parents Without Partners, Coach for the Lake Worth Football League, mobile disc jockey Dusty James, singer and member of the Rag Dolls, playing the bass and acoustic guitar. The depth and breadth of grief surrounding his loss is a tribute to his special gift for connecting with people. There will be a celebration of his life on Sunday, April 23 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Lake Worth Towers, 1500 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460.
Family will be present and all are invited to bring their stories to share. He was a blessing to many.
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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Apr. 21 to Apr. 23, 2017.

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Ed Rosner

April 25, 2017

The summer of 1965 was one of my favorites and most of that summer was spent with Dusty, and our small circle of friends - Beetle (Fred) Bailey, John Maine, and Ike Madison. Days at the beach, John's and Dusty's hydroplanes on Lake Worth, all night camp out on our flat roofed apartment, and we all learned to surf on Ike's surf board. We were all one year away from driver's licenses so we walked all over Lake Worth all hours of the day and evenings. It was the summer we constantly listened to the Rolling Stone's "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" and watched "The Man From Uncle". I have never forgotten Dusty's laughter and he was the instigator of a lot our adventures. Sincere and deep condolences to his family.

Ed Rosner

Edward Giles

April 24, 2017

I don't know if my prior post made it. My sincere sympathy to his family.

Joel Savitz

April 22, 2017

Dustin & i were band buddies from the 5th through the 9th grade.
High points were practicing [jamming] together after school.
Low points were getting in constant trouble with the conductor for talking too much during class. This culminated in having the conductor throw his baton at me one day.

Deborah Wintersdorf Dean

April 22, 2017

There are not enough candles I could ever light for you, Dusty. You will be missed.

Going to the Sweethearts Ball

Deborah Wintersdorf Dean

April 22, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to his family.

Dusty was my first boyfriend (I was 13) and I was simply CRAZY about him for years.

Although we went our separate ways we stayed in touch most of our lives. He attended my wedding, I attended his. We were great friends.

I am unable to attend the service tomorrow but would like to share some special pictures of Dusty all dressed up in his suit. He was an amazing man. I will never forget his mark on my life.

April 22, 2017

Dustin will be remembered from the Fraternal Order of Eagles. We had a great number of memories. Prayers to his family.
Zita

Jill Sisk

April 22, 2017

Praying for the family. We were blessed to know your daddy and be able to worship with him while he was in Spartanburg. Love, Jeff & Jill Sisk

Tondra Varnadoe

April 22, 2017

Caroline and Jamie, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. He always had a special place in my heart. He sent me flowers, daisies, every Tuesday for two years, just because they were my favorite flower. We shared a lot of crazy times, won a lot of money and champaign during the disco era, dancing in contests and most of all shared so many fun and crazy times with the two of you and my daughter, Melissa when you all were young. I saw your Dad a few months ago and we had a great chat. So glad I was given that opportunity. You are all in my prayers. Love you both, Tondra Varnadoe

April 21, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the family of Dusty Milling. I remember him as a young boy, then as a man, with a great sense of humor and love of friends and family. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace, Dusty, With love, Lynn Mentzer

adrienne darr

April 21, 2017

I remember Dustin quite fondly from high school, Class of '68. He was an exceptional man and left his mark on this earth. May we all be as deserving.

Dorris Robinson

April 21, 2017

Dustin was my boyfriend in the 8th grade. We remand friends for many years. He put beautiful drapes in my house. I was hoping to see him at the reunion.

Too sad! So very sorry for Dustin's Family.

REST EASY MY FRIEND.

Sue Sidman Murtagh

April 21, 2017

God bless him on his new journey. He will be missed dearly.

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