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     Billie Alton Milliken also went by the name of Bill. He was born on 14 August 1931 at Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Russell Franklin Milliken Sr. and Laura Edna Richardson. He lived with Russell Franklin Milliken Sr. on 16 April 1940 at Mitchell County, Texas.² He married Ila Lee York, daughter of Fred Edward York and Grace Truman Westfall, after 1951. The cause of death for Billie Alton Milliken was Heart Failure on 1 February 2008. He died on 1 February 2008 at Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, at age 76.¹ He was buried on 4 February 2008 at Coahoma, Howard County, Texas.

     Bobbie Louise Milliken was born on 25 July 1903 at Dew, Freestone County, Texas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Harris Milliken and Francis Isabelle Ham. She married James Monroe Thompson Jr., son of James Monroe Thompson Sr. and Sarah Frances Telfair, on 23 December 1923 at Houston, Harris County, Texas.³ She died on 20 December 1982 at age 79.

     Bobby Dale Milliken is the son of Deral Allen Milliken Sr. and Nelda Ruth Barron.¹ He married Rhonda M. Popham on 15 October 1983 at Williamson County, Texas.¹

     Brad Russell Milliken is the son of Billie Alton Milliken and Ila Lee York. He married Chantal M. Sharp, daughter of Robert Sharp and Mireille Michelle Unknown, on 20 May 1977 at Howard County, Texas.

     Brock Currie Milliken is the son of Wilton Currie Milliken and Mary Judith Osborne.¹ He married Elizabeth Dyar Mapes, daughter of William Mapes and Darlene H. Unknown, on 23 July 1994 at Crestwood, Oldham County, Kentucky.²

     Bruce Alan Milliken is the son of Russell Franklin Milliken Jr. and Nelda Jo York. He married Marsha Ann Campbell, daughter of Marshall B. Campbell and Erman Williams, on 4 July 1968 at Midland, Midland County, Texas.¹ He and Marsha Ann Campbell were divorced on 12 September 1978 at Midland, Midland County, Texas.² He married Jo E. Rogers on 28 October 1978 at Ward County, Texas.³ He and Jo E. Rogers were divorced on 5 December 1979 at Midland, Midland County, Texas.⁴ He married Laurie K. McIlroy on 25 July 1980 at Midland County, Texas.⁵ He married Karen Cecelia Chandler, daughter of William David Chandler and Lois Corinne Massey, after 1985.

     Bruce Alan, Jr. Milliken is the son of Bruce Alan Milliken and Marsha Ann Campbell.

     Callie Faye Milliken was also known as Caroline Faye.² She was born on 13 August 1917 at Augusta, Houston County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Benjamin Milliken and Callie Hortense McCullar.¹ She was educated between 1934 and 1938 at Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.^3,4 She graduated in 1938 at Abilene, Taylor County, Texas; with a B.A. in English.^3,4 She was employed between 1953 and 1986 at Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.^3,4 She died on 30 September 2006 at Longview, Gregg County, Texas, at age 89.¹

Callie Faye Milliken, longtime library director at Abilene Christian, dies

Callie Faye Milliken was known by her closest friends as a woman of wisdom, whose nose could almost always be seen buried in a book. ''She just loved books,'' said Maurita Dietz, colleague and long-time friend. ''She loved all kinds of books.'' Milliken, 87, died Saturday at a Longview nursing home after recently suffering a stroke. She will be dearly missed, said Dietz. Milliken moved from East Texas to Abilene in 1934 to attend Abilene Christian College (now know as Abilene Christian University). After her graduation in 1938, Milliken moved to Weldon where she became a teacher. She moved around several times and taught in locations including Grapeland, Joinerville and Houston. She was also the assistant librarian at Sam Houston State University. She finally joined the ACC staff as assistant professor and director of the library in 1953. Dietz said Millikan came to Abilene to work and retire because she just fell in love with the city after attending classes at ACC. Millikan retired after being a member of ACC's staff for 33 years. Milliken is known for directing the planning and building of ACU's Margaret and Herman Brown Library. ''She loved to travel,'' said Dietz, who frequently traveled with Milliken over the years. ''We went to Vienna and I helped her set up a library at the International Christian College in Vienna.'' Erma Jean Loveland, friend and colleague, said Millikan was a very determined woman and played a major part in making Brown Library what it is today. ''It was her heart and soul,'' she said. ''She always tried to provide materials for students in the most efficient manner as possible. She just loved her job.'' Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road in Longview.

Abilene Reporter-News (TX) - Monday, October 2, 2006


Callie Faye Milliken

Funeral services for Callie Faye Milliken will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at the chapel of Rader Funeral Home at 1617 Judson Road, with Jerry McGahren and Rodney Cox officiating. Burial will be held 3 p.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery of Lovelady. Callie passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006, in Longview. Callie was born August 13, 1917, in Augusta, to Arthur Benjamin Milliken and Callie Hortense McCullar Milliken. She was raised in Lovelady and graduated from Lovelady High School in 1934 as valedictorian of her class. Continuing her education with the goal of becoming a teacher, Callie earned degrees from Abilene Christian College (later University) and the University of Texas, majoring in English. She taught high school English in Weldon and Grapeland, before becoming a public school librarian. One year was spent in Joinerville and 10 years in Houston public schools. Callie served as head librarian of Abilene Christian from 1953-1977. She took the lead in planning a new library building, and in fall of 1970, the Margaret and Herman Brown Library opened. During this time, Callie also earned an advanced masterÕs degree and doctorate in library science from Florida State University. She continued to work as associate director at Abilene Christian in charge of acquisitions and special collections. Beginning in 1984, Dr. Milliken made many trips to International University of Vienna, Austria to coordinate the library there. Retiring from full-time work in 1987, she was honored by having the ACU Library Special Collection named for her. She moved to Longview in 1988 to be near her family and was a member of the Alpine Church of Christ. She is survived by her sister, Nelda Jean Stewart and husband, Byron of Longview; nephews, David Stewart and wife, Barbara of Dallas, and Mark Stewart and wife, Suzanne of Austin; niece, Nelda Lawrence and husband, James of Catoosa, Okla; great-nephews, Daniel, Greg, and David Stewart of Austin, Austin Lawrence of Boerne, Alec Lawrence and wife, Catie of Abilene, and Eric Alvarez of Westin, Fla; great-niece, Adrienne McKinney and husband, Chris of Sand Springs, Okla; two great-great-nephews, Avery and Kaleb McKinney; and several cousins. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Summer Meadows, Heritage Health Care Center and Life Hospice for the kindness and care shown Callie. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening, October 3, 2006, at the funeral home. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Longview News-Journal (TX) - Tuesday, October 3, 2006.^5,6

She was buried on 4 October 2006 at Lovelady, Houston County, Texas.

     Carl Elmo Milliken was born on 29 November 1926 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Harvey Arthur Milliken Sr. and Ella Blanche Higginbotham. He died on 10 April 1990 at San Jacinto County, Texas, at age 63.¹

     Caroline Milliken was born after 1812 at Simpson County, Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Jesse Milliken and Ann West.¹ She married James Buntin after 1830.¹