Anthony Ward “Tony” Milton

Anthony Ward “Tony” Milton

Anthony Ward “Tony” Milton, age 58, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at his home. He was born May 16, 1962, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Ward and Temple Milton. He married Pamela Ada on Dec. 23, 1994, in Vinita, Okla. Tony worked as a welder for Kline Tools in Fort Scott, a security guard at Price Chopper in Gardner, Kan., and for USD 234 in various capacities including driving the special needs bus. He greatly enjoyed the children he transported. Tony also served as a volunteer sheriff’s deputy. He liked playing video games, watching broadcast news, and listening to the radio. Tony was a huge Chiefs fan. He was a member of the First Baptist Church where he served as head usher and formerly as deacon.

Survivors include his wife Pam of the home; five children, Maneka, Arthon, Ackland, Aztreia, and Mishken Milton; and several brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Andre Milton.

Rev. Ken Ansell will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the West Plains Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Tony Milton Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.