James Harlan Milby

James Harlan Milby, 97, of Franklin, TN, went to his heavenly home on July 3, 2008. He was born on May 3, 1911 in New Berlin. He was raised and educated in Springfield, where he attended Brown's Business College. He owned Milby Brothers Legal Supply Company, Tom & Sally's Card and Gift Store and Tom & Sally's Christian Bookstore in Springfield. He was one of four founders of Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company, which is now part of Jefferson Pilot Insurance Company. Jim spent a lifetime of service to others. He taught a Sunday School class for over 30 years. From 1957 - 1961 he raised $5, 000.000 for Olivet Nazarene University to build five buildings in memory of his son, Tom. For his service to Olivet, Jim received an honorary Doctorate degree. He was a member of Rotary Club of Brentwood and was active in Rotary for over 40 years. He was also an active member of Gideon's International and a member of Harpeth Heights Baptist Church. Jim is survived by his wife of 76 years, Faye; his brother, Wesley Milby of Springfield; his daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Gene Davidson of Franklin, TN; four grandchildren, Doug Milby of Smyrna, TN, John Davidson of Atlanta, GA, Brad Davidson of Franklin, TN, and Anne Smith of Franklin, TN; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2008 at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 HWY 100, Nashville, TN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private graveside burial will be held at a later date in Oak Ridge Cemetery.