James A. Milliken, age 87, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, June 18, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.
He was married August 20, 1999 to Nancy Cathey Milliken she survives.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran and he retired after 31 years as a communication technician with the Civil Service. He loved gardening and was a Life member of the NRA and a VFW member.
He was born March 26, 1928 in Indian Mound, TN to the late Herman Milliken and the late Lula Gafford Milliken.
Besides his wife Nancy, he is also survived by his Two Step-Daughters, Kay (Jerry) Farmer of Farmersville, Texas, Martha Stewart of Louisville, Ky; Two Step Sons, Michael (Flora) Pruitt of Anchorage, Alaska, Melvin (Brenda) Pruitt of Owensboro, Ky; One Sister, Lola Mae Milliken of Clarksville, Tenn; 6 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews; and a Sister-in-law, Delores Bryant and her family of Dover, TN.
He was also preceded in death by Several Brothers and Sisters and 2 Step Great Grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn. He will be cremated. There will be a Graveside Memorial Service at Memorial Cemetery at 3:00 PM Friday, June 26, 2015.
Craig Peevyhouse will officiate.