George “Archie” Millben, Jr.
Holt, Michigan.
Born February 26, 1944, in Troy, Ohio son of the late George and Martha (Chavis) Millben passed away at home on September 30, 2022, at age 78.
Archie is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Pamela Millben; children, Tiffany Payne and Robert (Tasha) Merritt; sister, Cassandra Roberts; sister-in-law, Denise Millben-Williams; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and his dogs, Bella and Benji. Also surviving are his wife’s family, mother-in-law, Georgia Kesseler; father-in-law, Norman Savage; sister-in-law, Cyndy Savage; sister-in-law, Fawn Effner; sister-in-law, Tawnie Brown; brother-in-law, John Effner; brother-in-law, Jim Effner; brother-in-law, Ryan Savage; sister-in-law Nichole Savage, and brother-in-law, Todd Savage as well as all of their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bishop Michael Millben.
Archie was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Frankfurt, Germany earning a National Defense Medal and Expert Rifle Designation. He worked as a Medical Technician at Foote Hospital in Jackson and then went to work for the State of Michigan. Archie retired from the State in 2008, as an enforcement director, following 37 years of service. He was very proud of the ties he made to the boxing industry during his time with the State and enjoyed RV-ing in Cedarville, MI.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, 2121 N. Cedar St. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt. The family will receive friends at the funeral home starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday until service time at 11:00 a.m.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in loving memory of Archie, to the Ingham County Animal Shelter or Wreaths Across America.
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Caroline D. Parker
October 1, 2022 at 9:43 pmSending my most sincere and loving condolences to Pam and the entire Millben family in the loss of Archie. I hope that your loving memories of 27 good years carry you through this difficult time. Sending much love and prayerful thoughts.
Tawnie
October 2, 2022 at 3:13 pmFly with the Angels dear brother, will miss your silly dimples Thank you for always taking Amazing care of my dear sister Pam and your daughter.
Deb Conine
October 2, 2022 at 3:31 pmSo sorry for your loss but we know he is in a much better place. Love to you Pam and all your family.
Jeannette Uwimana
October 2, 2022 at 4:30 pmWishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time!
Judith Parker / Skip DeSmyter
October 2, 2022 at 4:59 pmDear Pam,
We feel for you and your loss. Archie was a sweet gentle man. We will miss him. Love you.
Judith and Skip
Valerie Robinson
October 3, 2022 at 5:43 amCousin Pam, you have my sincere prayers and condolences in this trying time. I am so glad we had our time together in AZ. Cousin Archie will be missed.
Kizmin Millben Jones
October 3, 2022 at 8:02 amDear Aunt Pam,
I just want you to know that Travis and I are praying for you in your time of sorrow. But, we sorrow not like those who have no hope, but I am glad we have hope in Christ that we will see him and daddy one day in their glorified bodies!
I love you and will miss him.
Love,
Kizmin & Travis,
Nicolas and Sydni
Jude and Dave Roach
October 3, 2022 at 9:06 amPam; So very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Enjoyed working with Archie back in the 70’s
Houston Young
October 3, 2022 at 11:04 amI remember the many hours we would put model airplanes together when I used to come and visit as a child. You will be missed my cousin. You did it your way.
Joyce & Charlie Ault
October 3, 2022 at 6:04 pmPam,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Archie was such a sweet & kind man. May he rest in peace. We are so happy that we got to know you as neighbors here in AZ. Prayers coming your way!
Monica Artis
October 3, 2022 at 6:33 pmPam,
My sincere condolences for you and your family.
Archie will truly be missed .
John Lockhart
October 3, 2022 at 7:48 pmTo the family
RIP Archie, you will be missed.
Jim Montgomery
October 3, 2022 at 9:11 pmMy condolences to Pam and the family.
I will always have fond memories of our many conversations. Archie was a good friend.
Polly Williams
October 4, 2022 at 11:32 amPam, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Cuz, you will be missed. Glad that we had time together in Arizona.
Love to you,
Polly
Lynn Dillon
October 4, 2022 at 2:13 pmSo sad to hear Archie left us. He will live on in those he touched and memories he made with others. Pam stay strong in the coming year of firsts. Know your family and friends are here for you and take comfort in their love.
Denise MillbenWilliams
October 5, 2022 at 4:47 pmDear Pam,
I know you are sad and miss Archie, and that will never leave but in time the pain will subside then try to focus on his smile, his conversations with you, his advice, the places you visited, the fun you had and the love you both shared.
You will be in our prayers.
Love,
Necie
Fawn T Effner, Ms
October 6, 2022 at 10:26 amLove you so much my dear friend and Car enthusiast Im gonna miss you so much Archie xxxx
Don Shelton
October 7, 2022 at 8:53 amSad to see my classmate go. Archie and I became friends in junior high school and he was a teammate and friend throughout our time at Jackson High School. We enjoyed swapping military and government stories at the reunions.