Bill Roe Milstead of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away July 28, 2009. He was 92. Bill was born October 19, 1916, in Farber, Missouri, to Nellie Mae and William Milstead, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Glenn, Earl and Jack; as well as sisters, Marg and Verle.
He grew up and attended school in Ashland, IL.
Bill, a resident of Roswell since 1942. He married Mary Francis Wagner on April 2, 1943, in Roswell. She survives him at the family home.
Bill served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps and was stationed at Roswell Army Air Field at the war's end. He and Frances remained in Roswell and he became a farmer in the East Grand Plains community. He farmed for over twenty-five years after which he became a part of the staff at NMMI and was the officer in charge of postal services and some cadet services.
Bill was active in the East Grand Plains Lion's Club, serving as its President for two terms and also served as President of the Chavez County Farm Bureau for one term. He was a member of Christ's Church as well as the Roswell Masonic Lodge #18 AF and AM and Felix Lodge #29. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
Bill was a high school and college basketball referee for 26 years, teaching countless others how to officiate the sport as well. He was an avid fisherman, a voracious reader, and an innovative story teller who could captivate children with his own unique twists on popular stories.
Bill loved the Lord and spent countless hours, particularly in the past several years, pouring through his Bible. He was a member of Christ's Church. He loved Sunday mornings when he could join his fellow Christians in worshipping Jesus and our Creator.
Bill was a devoted family man who loved and was loved by his family. He touched so many people throughout his life. He was always quick with a joke, a wink, a smile, a hug or a pat. He always had time for his family, friends and loved ones.
He is also survived by: his sons: Jim and his wife, Linda, of Reno, NV; John and his wife, Ellen, of Nassau Bay, TX; and Bill and his wife, Cindy, of Richmond, TX; six grandchildren: Lisa Foreman and husband, Danny, of Jacksonville, TX; Greg Milstead and wife, Allison, of Ozark, MO; Brian Milstead and wife, Donna, of Lubbock, TX; Michael Milstead and wife, Denise, of Owatonna, MN; Missy Milstead of Arlington, VA; and Sarah Milstead of Houston, TX; and eight great grandchildren: Samantha, Amanda, Jazin, Jade, Alyssa, Megan, Brianna, and Holton.
He grew up and attended school in Ashland, IL.
Bill, a resident of Roswell since 1942. He married Mary Francis Wagner on April 2, 1943, in Roswell. She survives him at the family home.
Bill served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps and was stationed at Roswell Army Air Field at the war's end. He and Frances remained in Roswell and he became a farmer in the East Grand Plains community. He farmed for over twenty-five years after which he became a part of the staff at NMMI and was the officer in charge of postal services and some cadet services.
Bill was active in the East Grand Plains Lion's Club, serving as its President for two terms and also served as President of the Chavez County Farm Bureau for one term. He was a member of Christ's Church as well as the Roswell Masonic Lodge #18 AF and AM and Felix Lodge #29. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
Bill was a high school and college basketball referee for 26 years, teaching countless others how to officiate the sport as well. He was an avid fisherman, a voracious reader, and an innovative story teller who could captivate children with his own unique twists on popular stories.
Bill loved the Lord and spent countless hours, particularly in the past several years, pouring through his Bible. He was a member of Christ's Church. He loved Sunday mornings when he could join his fellow Christians in worshipping Jesus and our Creator.
Bill was a devoted family man who loved and was loved by his family. He touched so many people throughout his life. He was always quick with a joke, a wink, a smile, a hug or a pat. He always had time for his family, friends and loved ones.
He is also survived by: his sons: Jim and his wife, Linda, of Reno, NV; John and his wife, Ellen, of Nassau Bay, TX; and Bill and his wife, Cindy, of Richmond, TX; six grandchildren: Lisa Foreman and husband, Danny, of Jacksonville, TX; Greg Milstead and wife, Allison, of Ozark, MO; Brian Milstead and wife, Donna, of Lubbock, TX; Michael Milstead and wife, Denise, of Owatonna, MN; Missy Milstead of Arlington, VA; and Sarah Milstead of Houston, TX; and eight great grandchildren: Samantha, Amanda, Jazin, Jade, Alyssa, Megan, Brianna, and Holton.
Bill Roe Milstead of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away July 28, 2009. He was 92. Bill was born October 19, 1916, in Farber, Missouri, to Nellie Mae and William Milstead, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Glenn, Earl and Jack; as well as sisters, Marg and Verle.
He grew up and attended school in Ashland, IL.
Bill, a resident of Roswell since 1942. He married Mary Francis Wagner on April 2, 1943, in Roswell. She survives him at the family home.
Bill served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps and was stationed at Roswell Army Air Field at the war's end. He and Frances remained in Roswell and he became a farmer in the East Grand Plains community. He farmed for over twenty-five years after which he became a part of the staff at NMMI and was the officer in charge of postal services and some cadet services.
Bill was active in the East Grand Plains Lion's Club, serving as its President for two terms and also served as President of the Chavez County Farm Bureau for one term. He was a member of Christ's Church as well as the Roswell Masonic Lodge #18 AF and AM and Felix Lodge #29. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
Bill was a high school and college basketball referee for 26 years, teaching countless others how to officiate the sport as well. He was an avid fisherman, a voracious reader, and an innovative story teller who could captivate children with his own unique twists on popular stories.
Bill loved the Lord and spent countless hours, particularly in the past several years, pouring through his Bible. He was a member of Christ's Church. He loved Sunday mornings when he could join his fellow Christians in worshipping Jesus and our Creator.
Bill was a devoted family man who loved and was loved by his family. He touched so many people throughout his life. He was always quick with a joke, a wink, a smile, a hug or a pat. He always had time for his family, friends and loved ones.
He is also survived by: his sons: Jim and his wife, Linda, of Reno, NV; John and his wife, Ellen, of Nassau Bay, TX; and Bill and his wife, Cindy, of Richmond, TX; six grandchildren: Lisa Foreman and husband, Danny, of Jacksonville, TX; Greg Milstead and wife, Allison, of Ozark, MO; Brian Milstead and wife, Donna, of Lubbock, TX; Michael Milstead and wife, Denise, of Owatonna, MN; Missy Milstead of Arlington, VA; and Sarah Milstead of Houston, TX; and eight great grandchildren: Samantha, Amanda, Jazin, Jade, Alyssa, Megan, Brianna, and Holton.
He grew up and attended school in Ashland, IL.
Bill, a resident of Roswell since 1942. He married Mary Francis Wagner on April 2, 1943, in Roswell. She survives him at the family home.
Bill served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps and was stationed at Roswell Army Air Field at the war's end. He and Frances remained in Roswell and he became a farmer in the East Grand Plains community. He farmed for over twenty-five years after which he became a part of the staff at NMMI and was the officer in charge of postal services and some cadet services.
Bill was active in the East Grand Plains Lion's Club, serving as its President for two terms and also served as President of the Chavez County Farm Bureau for one term. He was a member of Christ's Church as well as the Roswell Masonic Lodge #18 AF and AM and Felix Lodge #29. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
Bill was a high school and college basketball referee for 26 years, teaching countless others how to officiate the sport as well. He was an avid fisherman, a voracious reader, and an innovative story teller who could captivate children with his own unique twists on popular stories.
Bill loved the Lord and spent countless hours, particularly in the past several years, pouring through his Bible. He was a member of Christ's Church. He loved Sunday mornings when he could join his fellow Christians in worshipping Jesus and our Creator.
Bill was a devoted family man who loved and was loved by his family. He touched so many people throughout his life. He was always quick with a joke, a wink, a smile, a hug or a pat. He always had time for his family, friends and loved ones.
He is also survived by: his sons: Jim and his wife, Linda, of Reno, NV; John and his wife, Ellen, of Nassau Bay, TX; and Bill and his wife, Cindy, of Richmond, TX; six grandchildren: Lisa Foreman and husband, Danny, of Jacksonville, TX; Greg Milstead and wife, Allison, of Ozark, MO; Brian Milstead and wife, Donna, of Lubbock, TX; Michael Milstead and wife, Denise, of Owatonna, MN; Missy Milstead of Arlington, VA; and Sarah Milstead of Houston, TX; and eight great grandchildren: Samantha, Amanda, Jazin, Jade, Alyssa, Megan, Brianna, and Holton.
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