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James Millner Obituary

September 18, 1936-December 28, 2007. James S. Millner, 71, passed away on December 28, 2007, in Colorado Springs, Colorado after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born September 18, 1936 in Loneoak, Arkansas to Samuel and Ethel Irene (Null) Millner, who are deceased. James graduated from Manteca Union High School in 1954. James served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. James was a beloved husband and father. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie in December 2006 after 42 years of marriage. He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Millner and Bradley Weigand both of Colorado Springs; sisters-in-law, Edra Flinn of Derby, Kansas and Betty Huber of Brownell, Kansas; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Dixie Strutton and Bob Westman. Visitation at Swan-Law Funeral Directors from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., Swan-Law Cascade Chapel, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs followed by burial with full U.S. Air Force Honors at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO.

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Published by The Gazette from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2008.

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Lori Hughes

January 4, 2008

You know how much all of us are going to miss "pops"! It does give comfort knowing he is now with his one and only true love. There isn't a time during the day we don't think of you and hope you know we are always here for you. Time will heal your broken heart. You will always have memories and a love that many will never have. We love you . . . Ed, Dorothy, Elvin, Lori, Michelle, Jed & Russell

George Bybee

January 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Melanie Schafer

January 3, 2008

Jeff, we're all going to miss Jim. He's now back with the woman he's loved for a lifetime and also out of pain. For that, we can be grateful. Time will heal your heart too. Keep your head up. May God help you and your brother through this difficult time.

Linda Mersch

January 3, 2008

Jeff/Brad.......Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

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Paul, Tristyn & Chance Mersch
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Ritchie Teller

January 2, 2008

Jeff...My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your father was certainly a dedicated american, contributing much of his life to the defense of this great country. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that 'ol pops' was loved and cared for by many folks, both near and far, including me and my family.

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