of Harrison, AR
February 27, 1946 - July 30, 2021
Gary Dwayne Milam, age 75, of Harrison, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, in Harrison. He was born February 27, 1946, to Noel Wesley and Rhieta Inez (McGoveran) Milam, at Witts Spring, Arkansas. Gary lost his battle with cancer on Friday, July 30, 2021, but he gained a home in Heaven that is far greater than anything we have here. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brother, J. D. Milam.
Gary attended the White Oak Church of God and he loved his church family. He had a strong prayer life.
On September 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Mary Lucy McFarlan. September 4, 2021, would have been their 57th anniversary. Gary and Lucy did not have any children of their own, but Jerry and Janet Canady named them Godparents to their three boys, Allen, Jason, and Seth Canady. They loved them like their own. These three boys had nine grandchildren for Gary and Lucy to love on and spoil. They were Lexi, Aubrey, Sadie, Kenah, Gunner, JoHannah, Malorie, Gene, and Jessie. Their hearts are full of great memories that these have created.
Gary loved to coon hunt, but his great love was for horses. He had so much knowledge about the Foxtrotting breed of horses it would make an encyclopedia. He owned several in his lifetime and showed horses in the 1970's winning several trophies. Gary worked in the floor covering business for several years. He enjoyed being on his small farm, raising Black Angus cattle and Boer goats.
Gary is survived by his wife, Lucy Milam, of the home; his sons, Allen and wife Candy, Jason and wife Sabrina, and Seth and Chelsea; his sister, Geraldine Milam, of Harrison; and a sister-in-law, Melva McFarlan.
The funeral service was Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Bro. Leo Dye officiating.
Visitation was an hour before the service.
Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Allen Canady, Jason Canady, Seth Canady, Chris Burnett, Don Henry, and Mike Galligan.
Honorary pallbearers were Gene Jones, Bob Wells, Alvin Taylor, JR Warren, Andrew Hendrix, JW Hendrix, James Fancher, Donnie Daniels, Dr. Tom, and Cindy Langston, and Joyce Turney.
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12 Condolence(s)
Chuck Sutherland
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Gary Milam was a fine man. I am so sad to find he is no longer with us.
Larry and Dianna Grace
Friday, August 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Leachman
Thursday, August 5, 2021
So sorry to hear about Gary, he was a great person, Mom,(Hazel Green) loved working for him. He will be missed. But, God has welcomed him into Heaven.
God bless you Lucy.
Roger Biggs
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Gary's family. He was a special man.
Jan Ragland
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Sending my sympathy and friendship! Thinking of you and praying for your peace with the loss of Gary, Take comfort in your happy memories!
Joe and Emmadene Sullins Deaton
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Lucy, Gary willl be missed by everyone who knew him.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Ted and Fay Warren
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Gary was a good friend and a great man
See you later my friend
Jr
Beverly Nolen
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Lucy, I'm sincerely sorry for your loss.
Frank and Janice Higgins
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Lucy, we are praying for peace for you. We know Gary was your everything and you are going to miss him terribly. I pray God gives you comfort in knowing that you will see him again. Take care of yourself and know you are loved by many.
Danette and Gary Methvin
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Our sincerest condolences. Gary was a very nice man. I know he will be missed until you see him again in Glory Land. Our prayers are with you.
Joyce Turney
Monday, August 2, 2021
Lucy, my thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of Gary. I know you will miss him terribly, but he now is in Heaven and pain free and that is a blessing. If you ever want to talk, I am just one call away. I loved you and Gary.
John Creager
Monday, August 2, 2021
Lucy, so sorry for your loss. Condolences my friend.