James Irving Millay, 78, of Springfield, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, following a short illness.
He was born Oct. 14, 1938, the son of Irving and Marjorie (Schaefer) Millay, of Springfield.
He graduated in 1956 from Springfield High School, where he was a member of the 1956 Vermont State Championship Basketball team that went on to play at Boston Garden.
Mr. Millay worked for 40 years at Bryant Grinder Co. as a leadman and then quality control manager, retiring in 2000. He then became the editor of a monthly magazine, "The Christadelphian Advocate," until 2008. He recently authored and published two books, "Things Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ" and "The Spirit of Elijah."
He was a member of the Christadelphian Faith and enjoyed teaching at Bible schools, gatherings and youth weekends.
Survivors include his wife of over 58 years, Priscilla (Woychosky) Millay; four sons, James, Steve, John and Daniel Millay; nine grandchildren and four great-granddaughters; three siblings, Lawrence Millay, Martha Delorenzo and Susan Galeota; many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.meal-a-day.org/ or Springfield Vermont Adult Day Program, in care of Larry Kraft, Springfield Hospital, P.O. Box 2003, Springfield, VT 05156.
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Words cannot describe what an amazing man Jim Millay was. His faith in God is an example for us all to follow. His focus was the soon-coming Kingdom of God, and we can join him if we follow God, too. My heart goes out to Priscilla and their boys and grandchildren and great-granddaughters. May our God comfort and strengthen you as you grieve. Love and hugs to all.
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