Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

April 22, 2018

Peter Thomas Milliones died on April 22, 2018 at home. He was born on June 18, 1930 at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, the only son of Thomas Peter Milliones and Natalia Lazarides Milliones. He grew up in the Dilworth neighborhood and always considered himself a “Dilworth Boy.” Peter graduated from Central High School in 1948. He attended the University of South Carolina and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Peter graduated in 1952 with a degree in Pharmacy.

After finishing college, Peter served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. He earned rank as a staff sergeant and completed his service in November, 1954. Peter married Mary Hondropulos of Astoria, New York on October 9, 1955. Peter was associated with Medical Pharmacy on Kings Drive for 40 years.   In 1979, he became sole owner, along with his wife. Peter was devoted to all of his customers over the years and took pride in providing exceptional customer service. He loved the pharmacy profession and continued to work part-time for Carolinas Healthcare System during his retirement years. He practiced pharmacy until 2009.

Peter was a fellow of the American College of Apothecaries and a member of the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists. He also was a member of Excelsior Masonic Lodge No. 261, Scottish Rite Bodies, and Oasis Shrine Temple.

Peter had an abiding love and deep affinity for the University of South Carolina. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren to the USC football games for many years. He visited the campus often and served on the National Advisory Council for the School of Pharmacy.

Mr. Milliones was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He was very active in the Sunday School Department having taught for 19 years. He also served on the Parish Council and volunteered at the Yiasou Greek Festival over the years.

Pete loved the outdoors. One of his enjoyments was staying busy in his vegetable garden and especially growing tomatoes. He made sure to plant enough so he could share them with family, friends, and neighbors.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Mary H. Milliones; daughter, Natalie and her husband, David Scott; son, Stacy P. Milliones and his wife, Susan, and daughter, Lynne and her husband, David Thomas. Survivors also include 8 grandchildren: Lauren Scott, Meredith Scott, John Scott and wife Ashley, Ana Milliones Grzeck and husband Bryan, Peter Milliones II, Christopher Thomas, Alexander Thomas, and Robert Thomas. Also 4 great-grandchildren: David Scott, Caroline Scott, John William Scott, and Henry Scott.

The Trisagion and Funeral service will be held onThursday, April 26 at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral with the Reverend Fr. Vasileios Tsourlis and the Reverend Fr. Theodore Ehmer officiating. Visitation will be at 10 AM prior to the service. There will be a luncheon immediately following the service. Interment will be private at Evergreen Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the ladies of Brightstar for their kind and compassionate care of Pete and the entire Novant Health Hospice team.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Pete’s memory may be made to the Sunday School Department, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 or the Shriners Hospital for Children, care of Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Pl., Charlotte, NC 28262.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.