James Russell (Cookie) Milvet, 68, of Wheeling, WV passed away peacefully, Friday April 14, 2017, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling.
Jim was born August 14, 1948, in Wheeling, a son of the late Charles Stanley Milvet, Sr and Mary Louise Charlton Milvet.
He was the owner and president of Wm Cooper Company, a woodworking and cabinet company that has done extensive work throughout the Ohio Valley. Jim graduated from Wheeling Central Catholic High School and received his BA degree in 1972 from West Liberty State College, now known as West Liberty University.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Cathedral and, later, Corpus Christi Church in Warwood.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Albert Milvet, and a niece, Angela Milvet.
He is survived by the love of his life, Barbara Morgan Fehr and her daughter, Brittany Fehr; his brothers, Charles Stanley (Nancy) Milvet, Jr, Robert Walter (Edith) Milvet, and Mark David (Judy) Milvet; a sister, Deborah Milvet (Marty) Schultz; 12 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and nephews.
Jim will also be sadly missed by his longtime and steadfast friends, Larry Hoskins, Frank Purpura, Bob Christafore, Chick Porch, Joe Chek, and T. Jones.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 5-8 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Mass of Christian Burial will held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10 am at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Wheeling with Fr. Bekeh Ukelina Utietiang as celebrant. Interment to follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
A funeral luncheon will follow the interment at Wheeling Country Club.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice Care Center South, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.
I was so sorry to hear of Cookie’s passing. He was a great childhood friend and was always smiling. May he be at peace!
To the Melvet family, my family and I would like to send our condolences for your loss. May these scriptures bring comfort,hope and strength to your families. Revelation 21:3,4 and John 5:28,29. Over the years these scriptures has helped my family and I in our loss. Also jw.org has been a source of encouragement. Please be assured that your families will be in our prayers.
Barb and Brittany, so sorry to hear about Jim, he will be missed by all, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was very sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you Barb and Brittany our prayers are with you . David & Robin Patterson
Sorry to hear about Cookies passing. He will be missed.
I`m very sorry to hear of Jims passing ,my thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time. RIP Jim Tom Klem Homestead, Fl.
Judy, Mark and family, I am so very sorry for your pain in the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and all of your family.
jim was taken too soon, but I’m sure God has bigger plans for him now. Barb and Brittany so sorry for your loss. I’ll remember all the good time we all had together .
I am sorry Barb and Britt…He was a wonderful guy that love you both so much…RIP Jim…Love and prayers…Patti
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jim. Denny Albaugh