Charles Owen Milner

SHREVEPORT, LA - Charles "Chuck" Owen Milner, age 84, peacefully entered the presence of his precious Lord and Savior on the morning May 10, 2017 after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. A visitation service will be held at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel, Saturday, May 13,2017 at 2:00 P.M., followed by a Memorial service at 3:00 P.M. Reverend Freddie Williford and Reverend Billy Pearce will be officiating. Chuck was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Smith, and his father, Arnold Milner. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Geraldean "Gerry" Milner; his children Tracy Milner and wife, Carmen, Dr. Steve Milner and special friend, Tony Malusky, and Mona and Ricky Palmer; his grandchildren, Sara and Scott Lasseigne, Charlsie and Danny Reamer, Hunter Palmer, Ashley and Steve Terese, Britney and Trey Newell, Adam and Eloise Palmer, and eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Jarome Milner and wife, Sylvia; sisters, Mae Woods, Joyce Bell, and Helen Grey and Tony Bilello. Chuck married the love of his life, Gerry and graduated from Louisiana College with a BA degree. After serving his country in the US Army, they moved to Mississippi to begin his career in the Automobile Industry. In 1963 Chuck moved his young family to Shreveport, LA to open the first American Motors Corporation Dealership in the area. Over the years, he developed many lasting friendships and mentored many young men in the business. He was well known for his honesty and integrity. After many successful years in the Auto industry he began a second career in the Insurance industry for American National Insurance from which he retired in 2001. During his career, he was Past President a devoted long time member of the Optimist Club and the West Shreveport Club. Chuck was a faithful and longtime member and Deacon at Ford Park Baptist Church always serving in any capacity needed. In his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends fishing at his houseboat on Lake O' the Pines. His real passion though was his family and his church. He was truly a selfless man, always thinking of others and what he could do for them. Chuck will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends who had the privilege of knowing him. We take great comfort knowing that through his faith and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ that we will be reunited soon. His family wishes to express thanks to the staff at Willis Knighton North, and a special heartfelt thanks to Dr. James Jackson for his care and concern over the years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation and the American Diabetes Foundation.