Russ Charles Milnes age 61, of Zephyrhills, FL. passed away surrounded by his loving mother, sister and brother in law on Thursday, December 27th, 2018 after a 10-year valiant battle with cancer.

Russ was born on September 10 1957 in Beaver Falls PA., to parents Bert and Mary Anne Milnes (Mawhinney). He is preceded in death by his father Bert F. Milnes.

Survivors include: mother: Mary Anne Milnes (Mawhinney) sister: Gina (David) Matich, a nephew: Trevor Matich and a niece: Erica Matich.

Russs love for family was unconditional. He was truly a people person, he was active in the Wedgewood Community and also with the Neighborhood Care Center of Zephyrhills. He was an avid reader and had a love for vintage cars and music.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Moffitt Cancer Society Tampa Florida.https://www.moffitt.org/locations-directions/moffitt-cancer-center/

Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus 12902 USF Magnolia Drive Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 745-4673

Arrangements by Hodges Family Funeral Home 54 Chapel Zephyrhills FL.