Robert Eugene Milliron passed away peacefully May 21, 2024, following a brief illness. Known as Bob to friends and family, Bob was born in Punxsutawney, PA, on February 29, 1948, to parents Naomi Elizabeth Clark and John Joseph Milliron.
After graduating from High School in 1966, he attended American University in Washington, DC, to study law. When a concentrated class offering was discontinued, he transferred to Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he changed his major to history and secondary education. He graduated in 1970 and accepted employment with the US Government as a US Postal Inspector, where he served for 30 years. He was highly respected among his peers and the upper echelon for his work ethic and integrity.
Upon retiring from the Inspection Service in December of 1999, he and his wife, Cathy of 48 plus years, relocated to Morganton, NC, in May of 2000, building a home in a golf course community, where they have resided happily for 24 years. Both Bob and Cathy enjoy playing golf and the great outdoors.
Bob is survived by his wife, Anna Catharine Jones, two daughters: Melinda Ann Milliron, of Centreville, VA, and Emily Dianne Milliron, of Cornelius, NC; grandchildren: Addison Elizabeth and Jackson Thomas; one brother Dr. Keith D. Milliron and his wife, Kathleen Laska; two nephews: Dr. Matthew Milliron and his wife, Dr. Bess Milliron; and Michael Milliron and his wife, Natalie, plus numerous cousins.
Bob was well- liked and respected by all who knew him for his kindness, his sense of humor, loyalty and accepting nature.
In lieu of a funeral service, a celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. Bob was my legal instructor at the Inspection Service Academy and he was as good, if not better, than any legal instructor I had in law school. He was also a gentleman and promoter of justice and truth and for those reasons, he had my total respect. To his family, you have my sincere sympathy. To Bob’s friends and co workers, we lost a a friend who touched many lives, mine included. Rest in Peace Bob. It was an honor to know you.
We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time. Love, Team Force
Emily, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you!
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man! My prayers are with you all.
Sending our condolences and love to the family. Bob was a all around great guy. He was a kind and thoughtful man, with a great sense of humor. He will be missed and remembered by many. Our prayers are with you for the loss of your loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend. Rest in peace dear friend ❣️
I served with Bob in the Inspection Service. You could not find a nicer, kinder, or more respected man in our agency. I remember speaking with him when I faced difficult times. He was always supportive, helpful and faithful to me, his friend. He was a very good man. May God give peace to his family during this difficult time.
Bob, a great husband, father,grandfather,and a wonderful friend for 22 years. We will miss his big smile and wonderful humor
“Mr. Milliron” as I always knew you. What a wonderful father. To the man who always had us laughing during our play dates and sleepovers. Who didn’t roll his eyes to our face over our high school dramas (which were very big deals to us back the ). Who treated all of us with respect and love like we were your own. Thanks for being an incredible Dad to our Emily. I’m so sad to know our world is now without you.
We will sure seeing Bob out and about !Wonderful man !Rest Family it has sure been a journey for you
My heart hurts with this. Bob always made me laugh. Our family lost a good man!