James "Jim" Byrd Milner, 79, of Shellman, GA passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery with Leamon Foxworth officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 AM until funeral time in the cemetery.

Jim was born on September 10, 1944, in Calhoun County, GA the son of the late Emory Sharkey and Carol Melton Milner. He was a self-employed Carpenter as well as a Blacksmith and a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Rodney Milner and 2 brothers, Emory "Noot" Milner and Rex Milner.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Turner Milner of Shellman, a daughter, Taryn Milner (Chad) Roberson, of Shellman, a son, Christophor Milner of Fayetteville, GA, a sister, Patsy Milner Brown of Shellman, a brother, Dale (Judy) Milner of Albany, 3 grandchildren, Nathan, Jordan and Rachel, 4 great grandchildren, a bonus daughter, Trish Milner Cook and special friend, Patricia Rodgers.

LUNSFORD FUNERAL HOME

CUTHBERT, GA 229/732-2148