Billy Gerald Milford, 76, of Avenue, MD died June 20, 2009 at his residence.

Born August 5, 1932 in Lake City, FL, he was the son of the late James Harold Milford and Anna (Witt) Milford.

Mr. Milford is survived by his children; Diana L. Schroeder of Mechanicsville, MD, William S. Milford and Cheryl A. Milford both of Germantown, MD, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and sisters; Mary Ann Rutledge of Tallahassee, FL and Helen E. Adams of Raleigh, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hope (Vallandingham) Milford and brother, Jimmy Milford.

Family will receive friends for Mr. Milford's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted by Reverend William H. Gurnee on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Vallandingham Family Cemetery, Clements, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.