Claudus Alton Milstead, 81
A nurseryman and a member of the Church of Christ, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
The son of Claude and Lena Cunningham Milstead, he was preceded in death by brothers, George and Bill Milstead, and sister, Irene Barnes.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Barnes Milstead; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Woody Hillis of McMinnville, Maureen and Eddie Tubbs of Alexandria; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brothers, James and Thomas Milstead.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High’s Chapel with Chris Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Hebron Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 7, 2004