Lodis Ray Milton was born November 24, 1948 to the parentage of the late
Otha and Viola Milton of Edgewood, Texas. Sunset on his time here with us was
September 18, 2022 at his home in Terrell, Texas surrounded by his family.
Lodis attended public school in Edgewood where he graduated high school. He
was a long time employee of VistaWall where he worked over 50 plus years as a
dye maker. He retired and returned to working at VistaWall because of his
hardworking nature and desire to be a provider of his family.
Lodis met and married the love of his life Diane Williams of Terrell, Texas on April
21, 1989 after a long courtship. To this union three daughters Felicia, Rosemary and
Jessie Nell.
Lodis is preceded in death by his parents Otha and Viola Milton, sister Elneita
Dillard and brothers Jerry and Joe Milton.
He is survived by his loving wife Diane Milton of Terrell, daughters Felicia (Edward)
Jackson of Terrell, Rosemary (Johnny) Lewis of Forney, Jessie Nell (Calvin) Paul of
Mesquite. He has two brothers Lee Milton of Edgewood and Larry (Jan) Milton of
Frisco; sisters Linda Randle (Joe) of Emory, Rosie Randle of Terrell and Vickie Jones
of Edgewood, special sister-in-law Willetta Williams, special brother-in-law Glen
(Francene) Williams, special niece Shandria “Ta” (Rob) Williams and special
nephew Kelton (Chari) Milton.
Grandchildren and great grandchildren Ebony (Rolando) Kennedy and Nevaeh,
Tierah, Te’nayah, Boogie; DeAndra (Porsche) Williams and Demry, Armonte;
Carldrequs Lewis and Jediah, Aureil; DeUndra “Missy” (Mike) Dukes and Dreylon, Dylan. Michael Sterrett and Isaiah; Darius Hubbardand Danarius; Tiarah White;
Adopted grandsons Brad Kennedy, Roderick Gardner, Marc Green, Clayton Hass,
Aaron Huttel, Rokendrick Pipkins, Kailan Vinson, Marquis Washington, Kendrick
Turner, Chad Jobe (late), Donavan Pipkins, Travis Rhodes and Aydriel Mask.
A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Services: Public Viewing: 6 to 8 at the Bethlehem BC-Terrell, Texas
Homegoing Celebration: Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 12:00 Noon. Bethlehem BC-500 S. Frances St.-Terrell,Tx
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell, Texas