Mr. Robert H. Milton, Jr. Obituary in Marianna at Peoples Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Robert H. Milton, Jr.

Robert Howze Milton, Jr, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Robert was married to Gwen Gilbert Milton.

Robert loved God, his family, and his country.

Robert was a believer in Jesus Christ and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marianna for many years.

He and Gwen loved to sing karaoke together. He particularly liked gospel music; “Amazing Grace” was one of his favorite songs. Sometimes, he played the guitar as they sang.

He and Gwen also attended the Grace Methodist Church and the Marianna Assembly of God Church.   

In their childhoods, Robert and Gwen lived across the street from one another on Lafayette Street.

In 1995, they married at the Milton Plantation. They were married for 30 years.   

He is survived by three daughters: Daphne Rose Milton Charles, (Kelly), Ocala, FL, (grandchildren, Eryn, Sydney, Camryn, and Andrew); Elizabeth Sorey, Marianna, FL, (grandson, Evan); and, Robyn Peacock, Ft. Myers, FL, (grandson, Jordan).   

Siblings and siblings-in-law:  Mary Lu Andreu, Marianna, FL, Susan Tidwell (Ritchie), Chapin, SC, Cindy Kuitert (Bob), High Springs, FL, Albert Milton (Kathy), Marianna, FL, Judy Williams (John), Dothan, AL, and Michael John Milton (Sharon), Marianna, FL.  Larry Gilbert (Connie), Ft. Walton, FL, Sue McKinney, Panama City, FL, Rhonda Cheesborough (Newell), Altha, FL, Cindy Gilbert, Marianna, FL, and Karen Didanato, Melbourne , FL.,  many nieces and nephews and their children; and, special friends Dee Hilton and Adan Arrandid, all of whom he loved dearly.   

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Howze and Lucille Truempy Milton.   

Robert enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. He served as a mechanic on airplanes that carried agent orange for distribution as part of the battle plan in Vietnam. Like many veterans, Robert had health issues as a result of his service and he and Gwen praise Ken Godfrey, a military brother and friend, who helped them navigate through the veterans’ paperwork to get the medical services and benefits provided for veterans.   

Robert loved farming, tending cows and riding horses. He enjoyed watching reruns of old cowboy movies that featured Matt Dillon and Festus, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and other famous cowboys from his childhood. He liked raising chickens and fishing at his “Peaceful Pond.”   

He was a member of the Moose Lodge.   

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to the food pantry or the playground pavilion fund at the First Presbyterian Church in Marianna. Online donations may be made at firstpresmarianna.org (http://firstpresmarianna.org/)   

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4 at 11 a. m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Marianna with the Reverand Dr. Ted Land officiating.

Visitation will be 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to the Caring Staff of Licensed Professionals at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.