William Everett Milton passed away on December 1, 2023, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 77. He was born on September 28, 1946, in Greenville, Texas to parents Johnnie Lee Milton and Billie Louise (Yarbrough) Milton.
He graduated from Wolfe City High in 1965 with perfect attendance for 12 years.
He attended East Texas State University majoring in Music and later graduating with a Bachelors. He became a Music Teacher in Richardson ISD and then returned to Wolfe City as a Band Director, then he pursued Interior Design.
He is survived by his two brothers, Larry Milton and his wife Linda, and Marc Milton and his wife Karen. His nieces and nephews: Lance Milton and his wife Cana, Jennifer Smith, Julie Sickles, John Michael Milton and his wife Edie, Justin Milton and his wife Shannon, Kara Milton, Malia Bakkum and her husband Brian, and John Thomas Milton. He is also survived by his 5 great nieces and nephews.
William is preceded in death by parents, Johnnie and Billie Milton, and one brother, Joe Milton.
A visitation will be held at RW Owens Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. The Funeral Service will be held at United Methodist Church of Wolfe City on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 1:00pm. Burial to follow the service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City, Texas.
My Dear friend William-You will be one person that will be missed greatly. I admire you, not just as a friend, but so much more. I sure do miss our daily conversations on the porch, as well as the humor that we shared. You will always be remembered, As that, *Rest in Heaven* Ms. Baldoza & Joseph
It seems impossible you decided to go straight to heaven. I know you suffered great pain for several years. I prayed for you, and I acknowledge that God must have relieved your pains by calling you to be with him. I hope you enjoy heaven, and though you will not be “rolling around heaven,” I know you must be singing in those high octave you once did. You were a bright and shining light to us at First United Methodist Church, Wolfe City. You are already missed. May you have eternal peace, and may the blessings of God and his son, Jesus Christ shine on you forever.
Sorry for your loss. Happen to see William downtown Dallas several years ago.
Always agood visit. regards, Joe Franks
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Milton family. William Everett will be missed so much by everyone in the community. He was so loved and such a good friend to our family. We will miss him terribly.
So many wonderful memories with William Everett; he will be greatly missed.
Rest in Heaven my Dear Friend William
I remember when Bill was the band director. I am so saddened to hear of his loss.
Bil was one of the first people I met when I joined Braniff International Airlines in 1976. He lived next door to my sister Karen Peterson (Braniff Flight Attendant) at the Castillian Apartments in Dallas. He welcomed me with open arms and introduced me to Dallas and his friends. He was a life-long friend. My heart goes out to his family.