Jerry M Milby Sr.

Jerry Michael Milby Sr. of Brooksville, Florida, son of his late parents, Hamilton Chaudoin “H.C.” Milby and Hortense Milby, was born on Saturday, August 14, 1948 in Jefferson County, Kentucky and departed this life on Monday, September 28, 2026 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He was 78 years, one month, and fifteen days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ Jesus and was a member of Christian Life Assembly of God Church in Brooksville, Florida. He was a retired U.S. Army Major and ordained minister, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the United States Army, 240th Attack Helicopter Company; later, a U.S. Army Flight Instructor at Ft. Rucker, AL; U.S. Army Retraining Brigade at Ft. Riley, KS; 4/7th Air Cavalry 2nd Infantry Division Seoul, Korea; ROTC Instructor at Stetson University; and the Missouri and California National Guard.

Jerry graduated from Jeffersonville High School, Jeffersonville, IN, May of 1966. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, NE, and a Master of Divinity from Evangel University at Springfield, MO.

He united in marriage to Evelyn Howard Milby on May 18th, 1968, who survives him. Jerry loved to read and study the Bible, spend time with and celebrate his wife, family and friends, adventuring outdoors and connecting with God’s perfect design, and honing his renovation and building skills.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Jerry Michael “Mike” Milby Jr. and Tiffany Milby of Scottsdale, AZ, Brian and Maggie Milby of Saint Johns, FL, and Mark and Sarah Milby of Auburn Hills, MI; seven grandchildren: Austin Milby, Aaron Milby, Alexis Jones of Arizona, Skylar Milby, Hayden Milby, Alexander Milby of Florida, and Michael Milby of Michigan; one great-grandchild: Elijah Jones of Arizona belonging to Grant and Alexis Milby; brother and sister-in-law: Steve and Peggy Milby of Dunedin, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Milby was also preceded in death by a daughter: Kathryn Milby.

Memorial service for Jerry Michael Milby, Sr. will be celebrated from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, Sunday, October 25th, 2026 at Christian Life Assembly of God Church; burial services to follow at 10:00 A.M., Eastern Time, Monday, October 26th, 2026 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with full military honors.

For online condolences log onto: www.dignitymemorial.com and use the obituary search for Jerry Michael Milby, Sr. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Jerry Milby's name to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org, which supports the families of fallen first responders and military heroes, a cause close to Jerry’s heart.