Milton Chris Blane

"Admire the person now, to not lose the joy."
Yue Fei, VIII century, China

Milton Chris Blane, 82, of Cumming, GA died on September 19, 2016. Born in Roanoke, VA he was the son of the late Chris and Maria Blane.

Milton served in both the US Army and the US Air Force. He was a successful businessman who traveled throughout the world and was involved in his community. An avid golfer he was also passionate about football. If anyone asked him though where his true passions lived, Milton would reply enthusiastically that his true life's joy was his beautiful accomplished wife, Tatiana, proudly attending and cheering on his son James in track, cross country, golf and swim meets and his dear daughter, Michelle, as she actively engaged in swimming, gymnastics, cheerleading and dance. A loving husband, father and friend he will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Tatiana Blane and children, James Milton and Michelle Elizabeth of Cumming, GA; sister, Elaine Vafiadis of California; extended family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming, GA. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 23 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm at the funeral home.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899

Friday, September 23, 2016
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

McDonald and Son Funeral Home
150 Sawnee Drive
Cumming, GA 30040

Saturday, September 24, 2016
12:00 PM

Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church
3074 Bethelview Road
Cumming, GA 30040