Thomas Ray Milligan's Obituary
Thomas Ray Milligan was called home to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 7, 2021, after a very long and heroically fought battle with Lupus.
Tom was born on October 20, 1964. At the age of 12 he was diagnosed with Lupus. The doctors said (at the time) that he would not live to see 30. Boy were they wrong. He almost doubled it!!
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Sandy; his mother, Norma; his brothers, William “Rob” (Darlene) and Tracy (Audra); his sister, Cindy (Tony); his nephews, Joshua, Brandon, Julio, and Chris; his nieces, Amanda, Avery, and Hannah. Tom is also survived by his father-in-law, Ken Milliron; his sister-in-law, Denise Milliron; and his brother-in-law, John Milliron.
Tom was an all-star pitcher in Mel Ott Little League baseball. His catcher, Jim, would always say that Tom was the only pitcher that he caught for that hurt his hand through the catcher’s mitt. He pitched several no-hitter games and many innings with less than 9 pitches. He was awesome to watch.
As Tom got older, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and doing artwork, as he was a graphic artist. But his most precious time was spent on their property up north with his loving Sandy. She was his rock, the love of his life, his gift from God.
Tom is now with his dad, William; his nephew, James; his brother-in-law, Kevin; his sister-in-law, Roseann; and they’re all walking together with Jesus in all of His Glory.
We all love you and will miss you dearly Tom, but we will see you again.
Visitation Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 from 3:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm, at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights.
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