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Obituary For Anthony Corey “Co-Coa” Milner
Anthony Corey “Co-Coa” Milner: Funeral service for Anthony Milner, 45, of Opelika, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Monday, March 16, 2026, at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, 7282 Alabama Hwy 14 W, Auburn, AL, 36830 with interment in Pine Level Cemetery, 4650 Arrow Head Road, Loachapoka, AL, 36865, Reverend Jason Whetstone will officiate.
Mr. Milner, who passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, was born October 1, 1980, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Milner will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Coffee Milner of Opelika, AL; four children, Keyshawn Dowdell, A’miya Milner, Makenzie Milner and Makensley Milner all of Opelika, AL; parents, Curtis Milner and Mary Dowdell both of Loachapoka, AL; two sisters, Kimmerly Milner of Ft. Mitchell, AL and Kesha Milner of Auburn, AL; three brothers, Bruce (Brendnette) Dowdell of Loachapoka, AL, Lopez (Candace) Dowdell and Shawn Rowe both of Auburn, AL; one uncle, Joe Milner of Loachapoka, AL; five aunts, Glenda (Huey) Love, Betty Ponds, Jacqueline Ware, Jennifur (Kenneth) Stringer all of Auburn, AL and Vermell Bush of Columbus, GA; mother-in-law, Sadie Gilmore of Auburn, AL; father-in-law, Willie Fred Gilmore of Tuskegee, AL; three brothers-in-law, Willie Fred Gilmore, Jr. of Tuskegee, AL, Willie B. Gilmore and DeAndre Gilmore both of Auburn, AL; three sisters-in-law, Hattie Gilmore, Krisse (Cebea) Dieudonne both of Auburn, AL and Deloise (David) Pitts of Loachapoka, AL; bonus sister, Brenda Pace of Loachapoka, AL; devoted friends, Timothy Pitts, Nakia Davis, and Mark Horton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Even though Anthony is no longer with us, the love he shared and the memories he created will remain in our hearts forever.
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Our love, sympathy and prayers go out to you all. Mya, you know that we're always here for you baby. Long before you and Tiana knew you were cousins you were best friends. You can both hold each other up and still continue to make your dad's proud. Cousins, keep trusting in Jesus, it's not going to be instant, but you will have a peace that passes all understanding in due time! We love you all! Sherry, Shana, Sequari (Tiana), and Al Andrews
My condolences to the entire family. Evelyn Philpot
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"It was a great blessing to know - and to be related to - such a kind and respectful young man. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers. May His peace be with you until we meet again."
Nigel
My condolences and prayers to the family I went to school with coco and we also graduated together c/o 1998 from Loachapoka high school this saddens me sending my love and thoughts to his wife,kids and the rest of his family.
❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor A. Shealey and the MTZBC of Loachapoka sends our condolences prayers & love
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My condolences to family, although I never my cousin my heart is heavy another family member has transition on to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Family my prayers are with you, be strong for each other and be there for each other. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Our heartfelt condolences to the Milner Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
My Heart ❤️ Goes Out To The Family In The Loss Of CoCoa I Always Were Crazy About Him He Had The Beautiful Deep Black Hair Calling Him My Sweetheart Because Mary Joyce Kids were So Respectful But Cocoa Was My Heart💕I Kept Praying I Wanted You To Get Better I Know The Lord Knew Better,Rest In Peace You Not In Pain Anymore. I Will Miss You At Church. May The Lord Keep His Arms Around The Family Give Them Strength Peace Comforter And Understanding Doing This Difficult Time.Hold His Mother's UpShe NeedYouNow.And Cofee.Constance T.Echols &Family🙏🏾👼🙏🏾💔🙏🏾👼🙏🏾
Praying sorry for your loss ❤️
Friend Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Corey. May Jehovah provide the comfort that only He can during such a loss. I hope that you, the kids, and the entire family support and cherish each other and your memories more so in the coming days. Gwendolyn A. Wilson, Friend & Former Coworker
My sincere condolences to the Family,praying that God grants you all Peace. Comfort and Understanding 🙏🏾 Tamikka Radford & Family
I'm so saddened by this he was a sweet person I worked with him at Captain D my condolences to the family may you find strength and comfort during this trying time God Bless 🙏
My deepest condolences to the entire family.. Cocoa was my friends for over 35 plus years. He will be truly be missed . Second Sub Brothers 4 Life. ❤️💔🥲
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