Lester Charles "Pye" Milburn Jr., 59, of Freeport, IL, passed away on November 24, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1961 in Houston, TX, to Lester Charles Milburn Sr. and Barbara J. (Johnson) Milburn. He was a graduate of Corrigan-Camden High School. He married his wife Cherea on February 17, 1996. He worked as a machine operator, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Freeport, IL and Teamster Local 703 in Pecatonica, IL.

He is survived by his wife Cherea Milburn, mother Barbara Milburn, son Lester and Kanishia Milburn, daughter Lauren Milburn Clark and Ced Clark, son DeMarco and Mazon, nine grandkids, five brothers: Pat, Tarrence, Courtney, Dim and Rod; one sister Les Milburn, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by Lester C. Milburn, Sr., Mervay & Eloise Milburn, and Henderson & Juanita Johnson.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 12, 2020 from 3-5 PM, at First Baptist Church in Freeport, with Arch Woodstock officiating.

"Pye is the greatest man I know. He is my best friend, soul mate, and my one and only true love. He is a loving husband, father, son, brother, and a great man. He was a hard working provider and protector and had the biggest giving heart. He would make others smile even when he didn't want to smile. I pray that all will find the love we had because it was the greatest love I have ever known and when you have loved and been loved by the best, never settle for less! Rest in heaven my angel and save me a place right next to you. Love your best friend and soul mate... C.M.