Olen Wilborn, Sr., 84, of Milton, Florida, passed away Monday, November 20,2017.

Olen was born in Collins, Mississippi. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school. He served his country during the Korean War aboard the destroyer, USS Ozbourn. Olen was a master plumber by trade and the sole owner of Countrywide Plumbing in Magee, Mississippi.

Olen was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Wilborn and Addie Spangler Wilborn; and his uncle and aunt, Charlie and Sarah Spangler (AKA: Big Daddy and Big Mama), who raised him.

Olen is survived by his wife of 36 years, Gwendolyn Hobbs Wilborn of Milton, Florida; two daughters, Yolanda Dennis of Anchorage, Alaska, and Rebecca Walker of Magee, Mississippi; one son, Olen (Linda) Wilborn, Jr. of Magee, Mississippi; seven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2017, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel with Rev. Tod Brainerd officiating. Burial will follow services in Serenity Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family would like to thank the staff of West Florida Hospital for the attentive care given to Olen during his brief time of illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests, memorial donations may be made to The Children’s Bible Club of Milton, Florida.

BY MAIL:
The Children’s Bible Club
c/o Santa Rosa Christian School
6331 Chestnut Street
Milton, FL 32570

BY PHONE: (850) 623-4015

ONLINE: https://childrensbibleclub.com/