Harold L. “Lee” Milner, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born on February 25, 1946, in Breese, IL, the son of Shirley and Dorena (Burkett) Milner.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.

Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield IL, 62703.

Private burial services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made in Lee’s memory to one of the following:

* Capitol News Illinois journalism program, a service of the nonprofit Illinois Press Foundation, by visiting online:

https://capitolnewsillinois.com/SUPPORT-US

* FBI Springfield Citizens Academy Alumni Association | “FBISCAAA”

* Illinois News Broadcasters Association

https://www.inba.net/inba-foundation/

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