Rev. Charles William Millner
November 29, 1921 - April 6, 2016
The Reverend Charles W. Millner, 94, passed away on April 6, 2016 at his home in Willow Springs. He was born November 29, 1921 in Bogard, MO to James W. and Frieda (Perreten) Millner. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Agriculture. Upon graduation he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his discharge from the Army, he was employed as a county extension agent until due to his father’s health, he returned to the family farm. He was united in marriage to Naomi Bishop and to this union two daughters were born. He was called to the ministry and graduated from Saint Paul’s School of Theology with a master’s degree of theology. He has served churches in Huntsville, Jefferson City, Willow Springs, Montgomery City, and Mountain View. His activities included the board of Willow Health Care, Willow Springs Senior Center Board, Willow Springs Library Board, Rotary Club, Munch Board, delivering meals for the Senior Center, and calling bingo at Willow Care. In all of his activities, it was another way of serving God. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Naomi of the family home; two daughters: Ruth Anne DeKrey (Charles) of Willow Springs and Jan Williamson (Rick) of Mt. Pleasant, IA; four grandchildren: Suzanne Pearson (Travis) of Willow Springs, Kristen Faubus (Daniel) of Fort Worth, TX, Danielle Mathieu, Rogersville, MO, and Aaron Williamson (Emily) of Washington, IA; and five great-granddaughters: Allison and Macy Pearson of Willow Springs, Julia and Cora Faubus of Fort Worth TX, and Maggie Williamson of Washington, IA. Visitation will be held April 9, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Willow Springs United Methodist Church followed by a celebration of life. Charles has donated his body to the University of Missouri Medical School. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Willow Springs Scholarship Club. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. Condolences for Rev. Charles Millner may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com
The Reverend Charles W. Millner, 94, passed away on April 6, 2016 at his home in Willow Springs. He was born November 29, 1921 in Bogard, MO to James W. and Frieda (Perreten) Millner. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of... View Obituary & Service Information