OBITUARY
Cecil C. Milligan
March 11, 1924 – October 4, 2013
Cecil C. Milligan, age 89, passed on Friday, October 4, 2013. Cecil was born on March 11, 1924 in Anthony, FL and resided in Jacksonville for most of his life. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a Marine Corp veteran of the Korean Conflict. He survived the sinking of two ships during World War II U-Boat action. He retired from CSX railroad after 35 years and was a member and former employee and board member of the Friday Musicale. His memberships included Riverside Masonic Lodge #266 and the Riverside Garden Club. Cecil was a Christian and an active member of Murray Hill Baptist Church. Quitting school at age 16 to join the Navy, he humbly received his high school diploma along with his grandson, Bill Milligan at the 2009 class of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Grace Mosely Milligan, sister Anarece Touchton and brother, Warren Milligan (Sandra), brother-in-law Robert Herrington, sister-in laws Lola Mae Wright and Harriett Milligan; daughter Cheryle Touchton (Bob), son Vaughan Milligan (Louise), four grandchildren: Chris Touchton (Whitney), Kelley Pekarek (Erick), Jim Milligan (Lauren), Bill Milligan; six great grandchildren: Noah, Ava and Ella Touchton and Abigaile, Frederick and Georgia Pekarek. Cecil was lovingly known as Granpap by many children. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home located at 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jax. FL 32205. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 7, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Murray Hill Baptist Church, 4300 Post Street, with Rev. Doug Axtell officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Memorial Park located at 7242 Normandy Blvd. with military honors and Masonic rites.
Services
- Visitation Monday, October 7, 2013
- Funeral Service Tuesday, October 8, 2013
REMEMBERING
Cecil C. Milligan
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RECEIVE UPDATESBobby&Dianne Rahn
October 10, 2013
Our family goes back many years when we were growing up. Our dads both were railroaders and were retired a long time. Our deepest sympathy to Vaughan and family, Cheryl and family, and to Mrs Milligan. God has him now. God bless you and again our deepest sympathy in Mr Milligan's passing.
Tom Donahay
October 9, 2013
Vaughan
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
Tom and Joanne Donahay
Cynthia Smith
October 7, 2013
My mother always told me wonderful stories about all of her 57 first cousins. I am so thankful for our Christian family.
I will keep Grace in my prayers.
Cynthia Royce Smith
Oldest daughter of Marjorie Vaughan Royce (Cecil's cousin)
October 7, 2013
CECIL I WILL MISS SEEING YOU EVERY SUNDAY MORNING YOU AND YOUR WIFE WAS ALWAYS READY TO SHAKE OUR HAND.REST IN PEACE.
Judy Grossnickle
October 7, 2013
Nina, Dennis, Kyle and I are very sorry that our schedules prevented us from making the trip to Jacksonville for Uncle Cecil's funeral. You are in our thoughts and prayers. His passing is a great loss to all of us. I will be sending a memorial contribution in Cecil's name to Alzheimer's Research. I know he didn't have Alzheimer's. This charity uses 100% of the donation for research. Judy & Dennis Grossnickle & Nina & Kyle Perry
pamela franklin
October 7, 2013
Cecil was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. His many abilities included making the best mac and cheese ever! May you all know the Peace that passes understanding in this deep loss.
Bill King
October 7, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Cecil served his country gallantly, and was an impressive family man. May your grief soon leave his loved ones, replaced by the warm memories of this wonderful individual.
Pam Martin Gehle
October 6, 2013
Milligan family,
Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Cecil mind was as sharp as a tack. .A month ago he told me a story a story about when my Dad was born and a story about Cousin Mary Ruth.
He loved his Grace with all his heart.
Rest in peace!
Pam Martin Gehle
Robert Reeves
October 6, 2013
I worked with Cecil for years, and I have lost a friend.
October 6, 2013
Anna TOUCHTON
October 6, 2013
I will miss my Big Brother.
Rest in Peace.
Your Sister Anarece
Kathleen Tolbert
October 6, 2013
My deepest condolances to the Milligan/ Touchton family. I know how much Cecil was loved and I know how deeply he will be missed.Rest in Peace Cecil you were an American Hero as well as a hero to your family.
Sandra Pekarek
October 6, 2013
What a great man God has received into the kingdom.
Bill Copeland
October 6, 2013
I worked with Cecil on the railroad for many years. He was a fine fellow. My condolences to Grace, Anna, Warren and the rest of his family.
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