Final Salute

Gerald E. Millican, 88, of Dish, Texas passed away on November 18, 2020 in Denton, Texas.

Jerry was born in Lewisville, Texas to Ralph and Mary Millican on November 26, 1931. He was a 1950 graduate of Lewisville High School. He married the love of his life, Darlene Silk on December 24, 1951 in Rockwall, Texas.

In March 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.He served in the Seabee’s as an equipment operator. His first duty station was Alameda NAS, CA followed by service in Korea & Japan.After discharge from the Navy, he worked for his Dad at Lewisville Electric Shop until he was hired as one of the first two mail carriers in Lewisville in 1957, following in the footsteps of his Dad and uncle. He then worked for W.J. Thomas Construction Company where he could put his talents and love of working with heavy machinery to good use as a crane operator. In 1960, he started working for Dallas Power & Light, retiring in 1986.

He loved the outdoors and could always be found on his beloved tractor, handed down by his Dad, or sitting by a roaring fire, no matter the temperature outside. If you needed something done, he handled it in record time. He could repair anything, loved a good project, and was always willing to lend a hand. He loved pulling his trailers and traveling. He and Darlene traveled to every state in the US as well as Germany, Australia and New Zealand. They enjoyed Bluegrass festivals and spending time with their friends. Some of their best memories were vacationing on the Cossatot River in Arkansas with James, Ollie, Candy and Lisa Pike. He often said, when he passed, he hoped it’s noted that he gave everything he had to his family, which he did.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene. He is survived by his children, Mark Millican and wife Melinda, Vickie Millican, Laurie Darby and husband Dray, grandchildren, Amanda Hernandez, Ashlee Darby Freeney, Matthew Hernandez, Shelbee Darby Lee and Kaitlin Millican. Five great grandchildren, Isaiah Parker, Declan Freeney, Gemma Hernandez, Drake Freeney and Savannah Lee.

Visitation will be at 10:00 AM Monday, November 23, 2020, at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville, Texas, followed by services at 11:00 AM with Donnie Forson officiating. Burial will be at Old Hall Cemetery in Lewisville, Texas.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to The Alzheimers Association in honor and memory of his wife, Darlene Millican.

For those not able to attend the memorial service in person.

We invite you to attend the virtual celebration of life to be live streamed using the Zoom app on your device. Create an account, click join, enter meeting ID 9724364581, click join and enter password mmfh972.

On a final note and in the words of Jerry, “I don’t own a computer, I don’t want a computer, and I have no plans of getting a computer”.Words of wisdom we should all live by in these times. Giddyup!

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