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Jerry Wayne Milligan, age 77 of Haworth, passed from this life on July 29, 2026, at his home in Haworth surrounded by his family. He was born to Benjamin and Emma (Brumley) Milligan on September 6, 1948, in Golden, OK. He married, Glinda Ridge on August 22, 1970, in Idabel, OK.
Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served as a medic in Vietnam. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and collecting guns. Jerry liked to watch Western's and also was a talented musician, playing the guitar.
Jerry was a Pastor and served in several Church's over the years. He was currently attending the Idabel Church of God.
Jerry had an abundant love for his family and desired to spend as much time as possible with them.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and many brothers and sisters.
Jerry leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 55 years, Glinda of the home; his daughters, Trish Ricketts and Jason of Holly Creek, OK, Tracy Holt of Broken Bow, OK, Kimberley Ward of Haworth, OK and Jennifer Passmore of Haworth, OK; grandchildren, Dixie Woods, Destiny Drake, Daylen England, Dailey Ricketts, Kasey Needham, Aaron Scott, Braden Bivins, Payton Smith, Taylor Milligan, Kaden Milligan and Laurelin Passmore; a sister, Bonnie Snow of Yukon, OK; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 am at the White Family Funeral Chapel with Bro. Wayne Freeman officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the funeral home.
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