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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Cathy, Mindy and Emily. Our deepest sympathy. Bob was such a wonderful and loving man. It was such a blessing to know him. He loved his family so deeply and was such a beautiful example for you all. May God bless you all during this difficult time. Our love, Cindy and Bill O’Connor
We loved Bob, he was a neighbor and friend. We were in Morganton looking around in 2005 for a retirement spot, running into Bob at the entrance to our subdivision. He was so kind, not pushy. Said, “Mike-Ellen, Cathy and I have visited numerous sites, like you, 34 in all, this one was perfect.” We left getting a call 8 months later from Bob saying the lot we were interested in was sold, we better move to buy the one next door. We did. For all the time we built and visited, he and Cathy have been like friends we’ve known forever. We will miss him so much and pray he is in a better spot.