Michael Allen Milligan: Tabor City

1956 – 2024

     Michael Allen “Mike” Milligan of Tabor City passed away on Tuesday evening, July 2, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 67.

     Mike, as he was lovingly known, was born July 10, 1956, a son of the late Mitchell Allen Milligan and Bufa Mae Ikner Milligan of Tabor City. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Milligan.

     Mike was an automotive mechanic and also served in the United States Army.

     In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by his wife, Rena Ann Smith Milligan of the home; children Tiffany Fowler (Ashley) of Tabor City, Heather Watts (Roger) of Clarendon, Lloyd Brandon Smith of Tabor City, Michelle Singletary (Jeffery) of Tabor City; grandchildren, Landon Milligan, Mattison Hayes, Ryleigh Hayes, Lexi Cartrette, Peyton Cartrette, Collin Milligan, Kambri Fowler, Jaxon Singletary, Case Fowler; great-grandchild, Everett Nobles; siblings, Janice M. Bullard (Jeffery) of Whiteville, Darrell Milligan (Jackie) of Cerro Gordo, Donna Milligan of Tabor City, Stevie Milligan (Mary) of Tabor City; and their fur-baby, Starr.

     Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at Worthington Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Rodney Inman and Rev. Dean Cartrette. Burial followed in the family cemetery on Milligan Drive, Tabor City.

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