Milton Caver Jr.
September 14, 1940 ~ March 23, 2017
Milton Caver, Jr., 76, of Linden, TX better known as Junior, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his home.
Milton, Jr. was born September 14, 1940 in Atlanta, TX to Milton and Evelyn George Caver. He was a member of the 1958 graduating class of Linden High School, attended Baylor University, East Texas State University and Gupton Jones School of Mortuary Science in Dallas, TX. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Linden.
He was a funeral director for 47 years, having owned Hanner-Caver Funeral Home for many years and then worked for Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden. He was always fair, honest and had compassion for all the people he served.
Milton was an avid sports fan, being a follower of Linden-Kildare Tigers, Carthage Bulldogs, Baylor Bears, Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks and also an avid golfer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Mary Fielder.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Romie Caver of Linden; sons and daughter-in-law, Brian and Karen Caver of Carthage and Gary Caver of Linden; grandson, Andrew Caver of Center, TX; three step-grandsons, Brandon, Trevon and Cason Bishop of Carthage; sister, Mary Jane Caver of Forney; two nieces, Nikki Witherspoon and husband Brian of Forney, and Karista Rozales of Forney; brother-in-law and wife, Billy and Hulene Powell of Marshall, TX; sister-in law and husband, Carolyn and Buddy Houston of Farmers Branch, TX; and several other relatives and friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday March 25, 2017 at First Baptist Church Linden with Bro. Jackie Stanfield officiating. Burial will be at Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Linden Cemetery Association , P.O. Box 863, Linden, TX 75563, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 179, Linden, TX 75563 or the charity of your choice.
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Jr., as I knew him, along with the Caver family did with dignity and compassion handle those moments of grief that come with the death of a loved one. Romie, Brian and Gary it is your time now to take comfort from those who love you. We’ll miss Jr.
Milton was a good man while he was here on earth. Go rest old friend.
Prayers and positive thoughts for all of you.
Our condolences go out to you and your family with the loss of Milton. May the Lord be with ya’ll and comfort your family with His Love, Grace, and mercy helping ya’ll thru this difficult time. May ya’ll feel the Lord’s presence in your hearts as he gives the strength, comfort, guidance, wisdom, knowledge, Love, and etc. …. to go thru this loss of a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Neighbor, a loving person, and a child of God. We thought very highly of Milton and you, and will miss him too. May the Lord be with ya’ll.
So sorry for your loss. I remember him as having a beautiful soul.
Miss Romie I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers
With much love & respect, may God’s blessings be upon you all!
Your family are in my thoughts & prayers..
Gary so sorry for your loss.
To Ms Roma, Brian and Gary Love and Prayers from the Surratt’s. I know that Mr Jr was always there at every sporting event. We truly lived him.
We are so sorry to learn of your families loss. Milton was a great man with integrity and a kind heart. Patricia and I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Keith and Patricia Downs
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family now and the difficult days to come. May the sweet comfort of Our Lord and Savior bless each of you with His Perfect Peace.
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying that the Lord will comfort you and give you strength today and in the days to come.
God have you covered under his blood. Always look to him for guidance and strength. He knows the pain you are feeling right now. Junior was a wonderful man and a good Funeral Director. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy.
ROMIE; I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MEMORIES I’VE HAD WITH YOU AND JR. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
Dear Romie and Family, Your family is so very special to me even though I live away and we don’t see each other often. Please know my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this sad time of the loss of your dear husband. You and your loved ones are on my heart and in my prayers.
Romie, I was so sorry and shocked to hear of Junior’s passing. I intended to come to the funeral, but unfortunately couldn’t make it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Junior and you made me feel welcome and at home during my years in Linden, and I will always remember and appreciate your friendship.