Submitted by: Dan Rich

James B.F. Millsaps

Jan. 25, 1925 - Nov. 17, 2000

South Bend Tribune 11/19/2000

Mr. James B.F. Millsaps, 75, beloved husband, father and grandfather who resided on South Kentucky Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away following an extended illness at 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, in the Cardinal Nurs-ing & Rehabili-tation Center. On Jan. 25, 1925, in Stonewall, Miss., he was born to the union of the late Elijah and Blanch (Taylor) Millsaps. Coming from Elkhart, Ind., he had lived in South Bend for the past 40 years. In Elkhart, he was united in wedlock to Anna Atkins on June 30, 1957. He was retired from the Bendix Corporation as a machinist for many years. He was a loyal and faithful member of Elizabeth Memorial Church of God in Christ where he served as a senior deacon. He was also a member of the A.A.R.P. Loving family members who survive include his wife, Anna; three daughters, Beverly Millsaps, Kimberly (Thomas) Ross and Yolanda Millsaps, all of South Bend; two sons, James (Louise) Millsaps and Steven (Cynethea) Millsaps, both of Elkhart; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jenel Murphy and Margaret Millsaps; and by four brothers, Paul Millsaps, Edward Millsaps, E.J. Millsaps and Quintus Millsaps.

Funeral services for Mr. Millsaps will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Elizabeth Memorial Church of God in Christ where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Alford's Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.