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William J Milam

March 18, 1934 — January 14, 2025

Cumming

William J Milam

William James Milam III, known to friends and family as "Bill," passed away peacefully in his home on January 14, 2025. Bill was an Atlanta native, born on Ethel Street in West Midtown. He attended O'Keefe High School and later Georgia Tech, where he laid the foundation for his pursuit of architecture and construction.

He met the love of his life, Demetra Mary Botzis in the early 1960s. That blind date led to their eventual marriage in 1964. They lived a life together filled with mutual care and companionship. Introduced to the Greek Orthodox Church by Mary, Bill converted his faith to Orthodoxy in Sts Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in North Georgia.

Bill was blessed with family, including William Steven Milam of Woodstock, Kerri Milam of Decatur, Timothy E. Milam of Norcross (wife Julie Milam), and Mark Milam of Atlanta (wife Ashley Milam). Bill’s legacy continues through his 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, who brought immense pride and happiness to his life.

Bill will be remembered for his humor, his enduring care for his wife, love of the Atlanta Braves, and pride in his family. He will be interred in Bethany Cemetery, Charleston, South Carolina, alongside Mary and extended members of her family, forever together in peaceful rest.

A memorial service will be held Sunday January 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until the service hour.

 

In lieu of flowers, any donation to Sts Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Greek Orthodox Church is appreciated. Address: 3074 Bethelview Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 or online at https://faithencouraged.org/make-a-donation/

Bill's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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Visitation

Sunday, January 26, 2025

3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory

210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040

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Memorial Service

Sunday, January 26, 2025

4:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory

210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040

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