David W. Milliken

David W. Milliken, 83, of Frankfort, died at 4:05 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton FL. He was born on Thursday, February 27, 1941, in Chillicothe, a son of the late Carl “Bill” and Ruth Evelyn Jennings Milliken. On October 28, 1960, he married the former Judith Ann Michael, who survives.

In addition to his devoted wife, Dave is survived by four children; John (Helen) Milliken, Dana (Nick) Anderson, Susan (Tom) Sommers, James (Kathleen) Milliken, all of Frankfort, grandchildren; Zach (Chris) Schaaf, Cassie (Andrew) Stout, Nickilas (Taylor) Anderson, Fletcher Anderson, Brody Anderson, Morgan (Conner) Anderson, Tommy Sommers, Jamie Uhrig, Leah (John) Martin, and Dustin (Melody) Martin, and his exchange granddaughter, “Pooh” Petchsangrojn of Bangkok Thailand, numerous great-grandchildren, two brothers; P.J. (Chris) Milliken of Frankfort, Russ (Barb) Milliken of Chillicothe, sisters-in-law; Janet (Phil) Post of Lebanon, Anne McGowan of Frankfort, Jenn Michael of Lebanon, brother-in-law, Tom Michael of Waynesville, and special friend, Leonard Hoppes and many cousins and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by a grandson, Payden Sommers, and one sister, Sharon Seekatz.

Dave was a 1959 graduate of Chillicothe High School and was an 8-year member of the United States Army Reserves. Dave was an entrepreneur and civil servant many times over, purchasing the Frankfort Dairy Cone in 1968, and the Frankfort Corner Restaurant, where many meals and cups of coffee were served. He and Judy additionally owned Mitch’s Restaurant, Chillicothe. Dave owned and operated D&J Construction with his sons, and many homes and businesses in Frankfort and surrounding communities were made better by Dave’s hands. Dave was a bus driver for 33 years for Adena Local Schools. He served as Concord Township Trustee for over 30 years.

He was an inaugural member of the Concord Township Emergency Services. He was a founding member of the Frankfort Lions Club. He was a member of the Joseph Ellsworth White Post 483 Frankfort American Legion, the Clan 8 Hillbilly Shriners, the Concord Township Fire Department, Frankfort Masonic Lodge 309 Free & Accepted Masons, the Frankfort Historical Society, and the Ohio Restaurant Association. Dave and Judy served as Chillicothe Paints host parents for more than 30 years. Dave loved the Cincinnati Reds, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Chillicothe Paints, and was a fan of country music. Dave enjoyed driving his 1931 model A in Shriners’ Hillbilly parades. He also loved family events and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Since retirement, Dave and Judy enjoyed wintering at Tropic Isle Park, Palmetto FL and have many friends from around the country. He and Judy enjoyed traveling, especially with his Shriner family.

Dave attended Walnut Street Church and most recently Freedom Ministries, Frankfort.

A funeral service for Dave will be held on Friday evening in the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort with Dan Bennett officiating, immediately following a Masonic Service, to begin at 6 p.m.. Friends are encouraged to visit with Dave’s family on Friday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the start of the Masonic service at 6 p.m.. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family, in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort. In keeping with Dave’s great love of sports, his family encourages those attending wear sports attire. In lieu of flowers, Dave’s family asks memorial contributions be made in Dave’s name to the Clan 8 Hillbilly Shriners, c/o Kenny & Tammy Neal, 720 W. Emmitt Ave., Waverly OH, 45690.