DECLAY, Milton

Silver Creek Mortuary, Taylor, Arizona MILTON DECLAY (November 1, 1932 ~ October 1, 2012) Milton Declay entered eternal rest on October 1, 2012. He was born November 1, 1932 to Jack & Jessie Burnette Declay. Milton had various jobs in his lifetime: forestry, cowboy, ranch work, logger, and sawmill worker. He obtained an 8th grade education. Milton attended the Cibecue Assembly of God church for many years. He loved the outdoors and chopping wood. Milton was preceded in death by: Jack Declay – Father, Jessie Burnette Decaly – Mother, Kathleen J. Declay – wife, Angelita Declay – Daughter, and LeDall Johnson – Son. Milton is survived by his children: Samson Declay, Leo Declay, Reva Declay, Jeremiah Declay, Mercy D. Aday, Johnny Altaha, and Rendell Gooday. Milton is also survived by 20 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. He loved all his grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. He was always happy to see all of them. Milton especially loved hearing Josiah Declay, his grandson, sing songs of Jesus. He was a humble man and full of compassion. There will be a wake on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 10:00 am in Cibecue. The funeral service will be Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Cibecue Assembly of God Church, with the Interment to follow at the Johnson Family Plot. Services were handled by Silver Creek Mortuary, Taylor, Arizona.