James Milliken

Mr. Milliken was born April 29, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late James Lee Milliken and Mary E. Pasterjak Milliken.

He was of the Episcopalian Faith and an Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. During the war Mr. Milliken was a flight instructor and Cobra pilot. While in the service Mr. Milliken was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Bronze Star. He was discharged as a Chief Warrant Officer. A four year resident of Cartersville, he was a published author, having written “Mallory’s Quilt” and had a great love for golf, college football and his family.

Survivors include his children, Heather Dunn, of Columbus, Ohio, Ben Milliken, of Cartersville, Drew Milliken, of Huntersville, North Carolina, a sister, Christine Leigh, of Marietta, and 5 grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 12:00 Noon Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from the Georgia National Cemetery with Rev. Mary Erickson officiating with full military rites observed.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 9:30 till 11:00 A.M.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, 506 Speedway B lvd., Hampton, Georgia 30228.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the online guest register.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.