James Milton Millhouse
James loved fishing, his antique cars and car shows, and tinkering with cars.
A celebration of James’ life will be held at later date and will be announced by his family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Columbia Animal Shelter, 265 S. 10th St, Columbia, PA 17512 or www.columbiaanimalshelter.com.
James Milton Millhouse, 73, of Grantville passed away, surrounded by his family on November 9, 2026. He was born in Columbia to the late Milton and Kathryn Jones Millhouse and was a lifelong resident of this area. James was a graduate of Conestoga Valley High School with the Class of 1971. He worked with Penn Dot for many years until his retirement and most recently enjoyed working with R & K Subs. Known as the “Magic Man”, James was a magician for over thirty years. He enjoyed being social and was a member of the Columbia VFW Post 2435. James loved fishing, his antique cars and car shows, and tinkering with cars. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle who adored his family.
James leaves behind three children Cristy, wife of Joe Raff of Columbia, James, husband of Brandi Millhouse of Palmyra, Ashley, wife of Josh Kinnard of Mount Joy; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two siblings Connie, wife of Norm Meiskey of Columbia, Tom, husband of Beverly Millhouse of Columbia; numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Millhouse in 2024 and three siblings Shirley Boyd, Joyce Steiner, and Charles “Butch” Millhouse.
A celebration of James’ life will be held at later date and will be announced by his family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Columbia Animal Shelter, 265 S. 10th St, Columbia, PA 17512 or www.columbiaanimalshelter.com.
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