Donald Hugh Milliken

It’s with horrific sadness that I announce the passing of my husband, Donald H. Milliken, Jr. (Don) on April 15, 2025, at 71 years of age. Don has lost his battle with cancer, but has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Don was born in Plaquemine, LA on February 10, 1954. Don is survived by his wife Wanita C. Milliken (Steveson) of Summerville, SC; son, Salvatore’ W. Pinna (Tore’) of Summerville, SC; grandson, Jonathan W. Pinna of Ohio; Mother-in-law, Mabel C. Steveson (Cornell) of Summerville, SC; brothers, Michael Milliken, of LA, Cecil K. Steveson (Mary), of SC, Kenneth C. Steveson (Brenda) of FL; sisters, Anna L. Gauthier (Edward) of LA, Adrienne C. Van Vrauken (John) of FL, Cynthis M. Dickey (Ronnie) of FL, Cathy M. Brown (Wayne) of SC; several cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Don is preceded in death by his loving parents, Donald H. Milliken, Sr. and Celeste (Willie) Milliken of Lafayette, LA.

Don and Wanita are proud members of Faith Church in Summerville, SC. Don served four years in the US Army. He was employed by Scientific Research Corp (SRC) for many years and retired from Honeywell. Don was active with the following groups: Amateur Radio Club (KA3ZYP), JCEES, FCC Commission Registration System (CORES), Oceanographic Survey, National Rifle Association of America (NRA), TASS, Operation Iraqi Freedom, NASA, Traveling, Ducks Unlimited and Wildlife Rescue, with his wife.

The family wants to thank everyone for all the prayers, visits and phone calls. We would also like to thank Dr. Lloyd and Dr. O’Brien, along with the staff at MUSC and Dr. Queerner and staff at Summerville Medical Center.

Don has requested no funeral or memorial service to be held.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to (wife) Wanita Milliken to help with the extensive medical bills and absence of life insurance.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation ~ Mt. Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 (843) 884-3833.