Milton Leon Cramer, 81, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Tyler County Hospital in Woodville, Texas.

Milton was born in Silsbee, Texas on February 9, 1940 to Patrick Arthur Cramer and Leona Allen Cramer.  He was retired from the United States Military having served in both the United States Air Force and then the United States Navy from 1957-1994.  He had lived in Silsbee before moving to Sabine County in 1968 and he loved to fish.

Milton is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Mattie Inez Cramer of Scrappin' Valley; son, James Cleveland Cramer and wife, Roxanna, also of Scrappin' Valley; daughters, Jo Ann Spina and husband, Paul J. of Scrappin' Valley, Carletta Cramer and husband, Joe Rabago of Colmesneil, and Christian Alvarado and husband, Steven, of Brighton, Colorado; eleven grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jeannie, Molly, and Patricia.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow services in Frisby Cemetery, Hwy. 255, Jasper, Texas with grandsons James Cramer, Jr., Paul Spina, Jr., Milton Cramer, Caleb Loggins, Kayland Cramer, and Cole Jackson serving as pallbearers.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.