Donald James Milliken

Donald James Milliken, (Major USAF Ret.) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, died on March 1, 2012 at the age of 77. He was born on April 4, 1934 in East Palestine, Ohio to Edward and Vera Clare Milliken. In 1956, Donald married Wilda “Carol” Wilde. In July, 1957 he joined the United States Air Force. The Milliken family lived the military way of life until he retired in 1979, after 22 years of service. He was an Ohio State Alumni and enjoyed and coached baseball, football and basketball. He could always be found cheering for his grandchildren at their sporting events. He was their #1 Fan! Donald is survived by Carol, his wife of 55 years and their five children – Doni (Terry), Lori, (Bruce), Jeri (John), Ed (Patty) and Richard (Caren). He was the devoted grandfather of 13 grandchildren – Rachel, Jessica, Josh, Drew, Amie, Rebecca, Ethan, Connie, Christina, Eddie, CJ, DJ and Scott and the great-grandfather to Cora, Eric, Lucy and Jake. Donald went by many titles: Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Major, Coach and Friend. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions may be made in Donald’s memory to the Hospice of Chesapeake, 8724 Jericho City Drive, Landover, MD 20785 or Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donald James Milliken please visit our Sympathy Store.