Charles Milbourn

Charles Milbourn of Eaton Rapids, passed away February 14, 2022, at the age of 75. Charles was born December 26, 1946, the son of Herbert and Rena (Wright) Milbourn. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School and immediately enlisted into the US Army. Charles served during the Vietnam War as a heavy equipment operator, building roads and frequently got shot at while working on the job. He then went on to work for General Motors where he worked and retired in 1999 with 30 years of service. Charles enjoyed golfing with his buddies at Bonnieview Golf Course and also, traveling to other golf courses, watching football, and riding his Harley motorcycle. He was a very talented, self-taught woodworker making many pieces of furniture for family and friends. Charles’ lawn was an art of perfection, and his sense of humor was infectious. He had many gifts, but his gift of loving his family, was by far, the best and the most heartfelt. He will be missed greatly.
Charles is survived by his wife, Terry; children, Susan Myers of Lansing, Thomas (Michelle) Milbourn of Eaton Rapids, Geoffrey Hudson of Grand Rapids, Terry Kaczor of Charlotte, Sean (Cori) Milbourn of Lansing, Nicole (Joseph) Decker of Munith; grandchildren, Amanda, Emily (Bryan), Jennifer, Travis, Maddie, Randi, Kevin (Katie), Dominic, Damian, Evan; 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, James; siblings, Pauline Conarton and Herbert Milbourn.
Memorial visitation for friends and family will be held at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids on Saturday February 19, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To place online condolences for the family, please visit our website at www.millsfuneral.com.