Jeffry W. Milliman

Obituary

Jeffry W. Milliman, beloved Husband, Son, Grandson, Brother, Uncle and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the young age of 47.

He entered this world on October 4, 1974 in Haskell, TX, born to Rit Milliman and Marilyn Moore.

Jeffry was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and relished his time with his beloved fur-babies, the late Emmitt and Reme, as well as Molly, Whiskey, and Parker. Jeffry honorably served in the Navy from 1996 to 2001 and was decorated with the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. His Tour of Duty was in the Medical Battalion in Okinawa, Japan.

Preceded in death by his Grandparents, James Harold and Arvella Moore; Grandfather, Nathan Milliman Sr.; Step-grandparents, Travis and Jimmie Brit; Father, Rit W. Milliman Sr.; Uncle, Vick Milliman; Step-uncle Don Grazier; Step-cousins, Krisha Blackwell and Scott King; Cousin, NickJoe Nagata; Parents-in-law, Manuel C. and Maria Luisa Cruz.

He is survived by his loving wife Edna Cruz Milliman, and Mother Marilyn Moore. As well as his Sister, Jennifer S. Milliman; Brother,  Major David M. Shipman and his wife Sally, children Isaiah, Jacob, and Andrew; Brother, Rit W. Milliman Jr. and his wife Jamie, children Derek, Hannah, and Rittie Wayne III; Sister, Kayce R. Cole and her husband Kevin, children Declan and Hadley; Sister, Jourdan J. McCord and her husband Trey, children Annaliese, Beckham, and Coen; Brother, Andrew J. Milliman and his wife Ashley; Brother, Daniel R. Milliman and his wife Laynee, children Maren and Witten; Cousin, Laura Johnson and her husband Nick.

Uncle, James P. Moore and wife Mary, children Gerry A. and Cathy; Aunt Marsha Simpson and her husband Larry, children Heather and Bradley K., Aunt Amelia Moore-Rodriguez and her husband Mario; Aunt Emily Moore.

Uncle, Nathan Milliman Jr. and his wife Jo, son Jared; Aunt, Patricia Knight and her husband Mark, children Heather, Zach, and Nick; Aunt, Pamela Nagata.

Stepmother, Sheri Milliman; Step-Aunt, Rana Sherrick, children David and Jonathon; Step-Aunt, Karen Grazier, children Chris and Bent; Grandmother, Patsy Milliman.

In-Laws, Manuel Cruz Jr. and his wife Hulda; Leticia Cruz; Raymundo Cruz and his wife Peggy; Diana Cruz; Alberto Cruz; Sylvia Cruz; Irma Cruz; Nieces and Nephews; Manuel C. Cruz III; Vanessa B. Alonzo and her husband JD; Angel I. Cruz and his wife Glouria; Amanda L. Cruz-Lombrana and her husband Timothy.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gamez & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services where a rosary will be officiated at 7 p.m. by Manuel Degollado.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from the funeral home to San Luis Rey Catholic Church where a funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Funeral home opens at 7:00 a.m. and departs at 10:30 a.m.

Interment will follow to the Laredo City Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Rit W. Milliman Jr., Andrew J. Milliman, Major David M. Shipman, Bradley K. Simpson, Timothy Lombraña, and Raymundo Cruz.

Honorary PB: Rittie W. Milliman III, Manuel C. Cruz, Jr., Alberto Cruz, and Juan Ángel Cruz.

Military Honors will be provided by the United States Navy and Veterans Honor Guard.

Funeral services are under the arrangement of Gamez & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services on 1029 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, Texas 78043. For more information, please call (956)701-3459 regarding service times and dates or you can view service information, sign the guestbook, pay your condolences to the family online at www.gamezandsons.com.