Gainesville Funeral Home Owner Dies at Age 84

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Marcus “Mickey” Milam, the long-time owner of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, passed away Friday morning at the age of 84. He died at his home in Gainesville, where he had dedicated much of his life to serving the community.

Milam purchased the funeral home, located on Main Street in a building dating back to 1885, in 1990. His journey in the funeral industry began in the late 1960s after he served in the U.S. Army. Family members have not yet announced plans for his memorial service.