Milton Wilbanks

Ripley, Mississippi--- Mr. Robert Milton Wilbanks 96, passed away on April 24, 2015 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Ripley, Mississippi. Milton was born on May 4, 1918 to Albert and Elmer Jones Wilbanks in Ripley, MS. He was married to the Love of his life, Grace for 69 years. He was a founding member of West Ripley Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Deacon, treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, and wherever else he was needed. Milton was also a Gideon in the Ripley Camp. A veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII. He was employed with Farrow Ward Ford for over 40 years. In retirement he drove a School Bus for Ripley and was beloved by all his children. Milton served as Alderman in Ripley from 1962 to 1970, where he worked diligently along with fellow alderman Roy Munn, an Ms Dees the Superintendent of Education at the time to secure the Grant for the Ripley Library. In 1963 he also helped Ripley acquire a new Fire Truck which is now on display in front of the Fire Station. Milton is survived by: Three daughters: Joyce Clemmer (Houston) of Ripley, MS: Judy Clemmer (Laverne) of Falkner, MS: Patsy Little (Johnny) of Ripley, MS: Eight Grandchildren: Staci Marks (Nick) of Falkner, MS: Rocky Clemmer (Lisa) of Ripley, MS: Gina Gates (Jerry) of Ripley, MS: Lana Hill (Rob) of Falkner, MS: Rhonda Glass (Dock) of Ripley, MS: Capt. Scott Young of Baytown Texas: Candice Sharp (Jamie) of Ripley, MS: B.J. Clemmer (Sara) of Ripley, MS: 19 Great-Grandchildren: 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren: Milton was preceded in death by: His Wife: Grace Mae Huddleston Wilbanks who passed away on May 10, 2008: His parents: Three sisters: Bertha Cossitt, Inez Street, Ailene Zachary: Four brothers: Harvey, Grady, Willie, Elton Wilbanks: Pallbearers will be: Nick Marks, Rob Hill, Rocky Clemmer, Scott Young, Dock Glass, Jerry Gates, Jamie Sharp, B.J. Clemmer: Memorials May Be Made To: West Ripley Baptist Church - Building Fund 773 West Copper, St. Ripley, MS 38663 or The Gideon's -- Ripley Camp P.O. Box 4 Ripley, MS 38663 To send flowers to the family of Milton Wilbanks, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Milton Wilbanks

May 4, 1918 - April 24, 2015