Robert (Buddy) Milam

December 8, 1944 - December 14, 2020

HERNDON - Robert Lee (Buddy) Milam, 76, of Herndon, went home peacefully with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born December 8, 1944 in Pinnacle, he was the son of the late Oswald Milam and Mary Margaret Pugalee Milam. Buddy was a born-again Christian and loved spending time studying God's word with his loving wife of 56 wonderful years. He also enjoyed spending time on the mountain at his building where he went often to talk to the Lord. While there, he enjoyed mowing grass, cutting wood and watching his grandkids play. Buddy worked in the coal mines for many years to provide for his family. He was a dedicated husband and loving father to his children. He dearly loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In the service of the Lord, Buddy pastored several churches and loved being busy doing the Father's work. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Gene Milam; and one great-grandson, Ethan Lowe. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Carol Anne Milam of Herndon; three sons, Robbie Milam and wife Denise of Shady Spring, Richard Milam and wife Michelle of Basin and Ricky Gene Milam of Bud; one daughter, Rhonda Anne Mckinney and husband Charles of Basin; three brothers; three sisters; eleven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Pastor Charles McKinney officiating. Friends attending the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.