Mr Milton Brimage

Mr. Milton Brimage, age 86, was born in Scranton, NC on September 10, 1925 to the late George and Luvenia Brimage. He lived most of his life in Scranton, NC. But, in October 2007, he began residing at the Rivertrace Nursing Home in Washington, NC. After a brief illness, he departed this life and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Brimage. To this union there were four children: James, Bennie, George, and Lovie. He also lost his second wife, Betty Doris Davis Brimage. Through this marriage, he had three step-children: Vanessa, Willie Lee, and Alonza. Also preceding him in death were two sisters Ida Mae Payton and Alberta Jarvis; two brothers, George Brimage, Jr., and Enoch Brimage. Being a native of Hyde County he attended the formerly named Hyde County Training School, in Sladesville, NC. However, Milton and his brothers stopped attending school at an early age and started working to help their parents support the family. Milton loved the outdoors and spent many years farming before becoming employed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He always took pride in working on the highways in the area and performed each job assignment with excellence. He became especially skilled as a motor grater operator. He had a lot of patience with people and was often sought out to train new employees on how to operate some of their heavier equipment. During this season of hi life, Milton also became a volunteer firefighter with the Slavesville Fire Department. He retired from the Department of Transportation in 1987, after twenty years of employment. Milton was blessed to have a “green thumb” and he and his first wife, Mary always had beautiful and bountiful gardens. He also loved and was successful at ‘raising hogs’. He would often spend hours just standing at the pig pin watching over them. In his retirement years, he enjoyed going fishing with his second wife, Betty. They were often seen fishing in the evenings I the surrounding local areas. While staying at the Nursing Home, he enjoyed joking and having fun with the staff and other residents. He attended many social activities, but his favorite was playing bingo. He loved wining those quarters! Early in life, Milton joined Mt. Pilgrim Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church and accepted Jesus as his personal Savior. He attended church regularly throughout his life and loved good preaching and singing. He became a trustee and was given a special honor by the Church in 2010. When he could no longer attend Mt. Pilgrim, he attended the weekly religious programs at the Rivertrace Nursing Home. Milton loved his family and friends. Everybody loved and respected him. He didn’t talk much, but he said what he meant and he meant what he said. He had a lot of wisdom and always gave good advice. He was not one to complain and even in the latter days of his illness, he just wanted to be left alone. It was as though he was ready to go home to be with the Lord, and often thought of the scripture II Timothy 4:7…”I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith, and I have finished my course….” He leaves to cherish his memories: three sons: James Lavann Brimage (Sherry), Greenville, NC, Bennie Lee Brimage (Marie) of New Brunswick, NJ, George Thomas Brimage (Lillie Mae), Irvington, NJ; one daughter, Lovie Brimage, of Suitland, MD, one step-daughter, Vanessa “Mookie” Wiggins of Fairfield, NC; two step-sons, Willie Lee Davis, Jr. and Alonza “Redman” Russell, both of Fairfield, NC; three sisters: Juanita Dolphin (special companion, TC), Winterville, NC, Jessie L. Brimage of New Brunswick, NJ, and Carolyn Savin (Matthew) of Bristol, CT; two brothers, Willie Lee Brimage (Jerline) of New Brunswick, NJ and Lee Andrew Brimage, New Brunswick, NJ. Twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; 4 sisters-in-law: Ollie Gaskins (George), Norwalk, Ct, Madeline Farrow, Slavesville, NC, Barbara O’Neal, Engelhard, NC, and Sylvia Williams of Brooklyn, NY; one brother-in-law, Lonnie Russell, Hastings, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Mr Milton Brimage

September 10, 1925 - March 15, 2012