Obituary:  Elton F. Millican, February 9, 2011

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
May 2011
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - Feb 2011

MILLICAN

Elton F. Millican, 79, went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 9, 
2011.  Visitation was from 9 am to 12 noon Friday, February 11, 2011, at 
the funeral home.  Graveside service was held at 2 pm on Friday in Paint 
Creek Cemetery with Don Davis officiating.  Services were under the 
direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
 
Elton was born on March 7, 1931, to Christopher and Gladys Millican in 
Robert Lee, Texas.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  
During his life he worked in construction for several years.  His true 
calling, however, was that of a top hand with spoiled horses and breaking 
young horses.  He was talented from a young age with training horses.  
He broke his first horse at the age of eight and continued training until 
he was no longer physically able up into sometime in his 70s.  He loved the 
ranch life along with his dog, Cutter.  He had a great love for his family.  
He was particularly fond of his grandchildren and they always brought a 
smile to his face.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Pat Millican; his parents; one brother, 
Nathaniel "Buddy" Millican.

Elton is survived by his sons, Marshall Millican and wife Sheri of Robert Lee, 
Troy Millican and wife Susan of Sterling City; his stepson, Tanner Cates of 
Midland; his sisters, Lillian Posey and Olean Strickland both of Robert Lee; 
his grandchildren, Kannan Moore and husband Aaron of Aledo, Texas, 
Stewart Millican and wife Crystal of Fort Worth, Cayla Millican of San Angelo 
and fiancé Jerrod Holt of Big Lake; his great-granddaughter, Bailyn Moore of 
Aledo, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

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