Donald Crayton Milford, 89, of Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Anderson Area Medical Center. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Sammie W. Milford and Willie Mae Parker Milford. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Gilliam Milford; a brother, Charles E. Milford and a sister, Gaynelle E. Milford. He worked in textiles as a loom fixer and was a US Army veteran. Donald was known as a jack of all trades who had the talent for making something out of nothing. He loved going to the jockey lot, thrift stores, watching wrestling, but most of all the many trips to Daytona Beach, FL. He is survived by a son, Bruce C. Milford (Patti); grandchildren, Alexander C. Milford (Melani), April E. Milford Ward ( Kevin), and Katie Cole Cauley (Steven); great-grandchildren, Aviana Ward, Jarrett Cauley, Corbin Barrett and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 23, 2023, from 11 am - 12 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Campbell Patriots providing military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Vets Helping Vets, P.O. Box 265, Anderson, SC 29622. Events Visitation Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:00AM - 12:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Graveside Wednesday, August 23, 2023 1:00PM Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 225-1636