William Allen Milam, 52, was taken from us on January 15, 2020 when he was involved in a traffic accident outside Harrisonburg, VA.

William will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a kind-hearted person who always put the needs of family and friends above his own.

William was a proud patriot and US Navy veteran.

William was born July 4, 1967 in Princeton, West Virginia; a son of the late Paul Allen and Rosie Lena Milam. He lived there until he joined the U S Navy in February 1987.  After serving 4 years aboard the USS Richard Turner, he moved to Grimsley, TN where his family had relocated.

William was survived by in death by his fiancé, Myra Jackson, one son, Daniel; one daughter, Rosalie; his mother, Rosie Lena Milam; two brothers, Ishmael Milam and Timothy Joe Wright; and one sister, Tonia Wright. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral service will be held 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville, TN with Bro. Bobby Floyd officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.