Mr. Milks was born March 31, 1949 to the late Richard Paul Milks, Sr. and Millie Fletcher Milks. He was a graduate of Madison – Mayodan High School and spent six years in the US Coast Guard. He was retired from Triad Freightliner.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Hodge; a son Richard Paul Milks, III and his wife Leeanne; a grandson Peyton Milks; a granddaughter, Bailey Anne Milks; a step-son, Robert C. Hodge II; three step-grandson Timothy Hodge, Alex Hodge, and Joshua Hodge; two step-great-grandchildren, Levi Hodge and Kenadie Hodge.
The family wishes to thank Lower Cape Fear Hospice for giving Rick and the family the best care possible. In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to the charity of your choice or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in Greensboro.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewamwhite.com.
Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
