Anthony John Mikel Milliner, age 26, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Anthony was born on April 7, 1997, in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Brandi and Johnathan Milliner. Throughout Anthony's school years, his family lived in several places including, Oklahoma, Florida, and Missouri. He spent the most significant amount of time in Perry Oklahoma, before graduating from high school in Anderson, Missouri in 2015. Following high school Anthony pursued his childhood dream of becoming a US Marine, where he served for five years in Cherry Point, North Carolina. Following his honorable discharge in June of 2020, he then moved to Garnett, Kansas.
On May 2, 2021 Anthony was united in marriage to Madeline Davison in Perry, Oklahoma. They made their home in Garnett, blessed with three children, Levitia Aitken, Bonnie Milliner and James Milliner. Anthony was currently employed in the maintenance department at East Kansas Agri Energy in Garnett.
Anthony was preceded in death by his grandmother Bonnie Carmody.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline Milliner of the home; his children, Levitia Aitken, Bonnie Milliner and James Milliner; his mother and father, Brandi and Johnathan Milliner; his sisters, Missa Ford; Stephanee Haynes; Kymberly Barr ; Alexis Milliner; Skylar Milliner; Macenzee Keller; Katelin Haynes; grandfather John Carmody;Grandparents David and Lynn Bennet, Grandmother Debra Milliner. Along with many nieces, nephews, and his "village".
Anthony was kind, compassionate, and selfless. He excelled at woodworking, and had recently completed a queen sized customized bed worthy of a showroom floor. He also enjoyed video games, telling neverending stories, game nights with friends, and spending time with his children and his wife. Anthony was very passionate about the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, and he loved watching The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit. A typical dinner included sitting down at the family table and a few rounds of "I-spy." He was a master at using available resources to create things like cannons for their gender reveal party, key drop boxes, and anything else that would help his family. Anthony's favorite activities included blowing things up, hunting and fishing. He delighted in making those around him laugh, and his sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Inurnment of Anthony Milliner with Military Honors will take place at 1:30 PM on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, 900 E. National Ave., Fort Scott, Kansas 66701
A Celebration of Anthony's Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, 219 S. Oak St.,Garnett, Kansas 66032.
The dress code for both services is business casual.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.feuerbornfuneral.com
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