Converse College Mourns Philanthropist Roger Milliken

Textile magnate, philanthropist, community leader, builder, unabashed patriot and family man, Roger Milliken died Thursday, Dec 30, at the age of 95. During his lifetime, Milliken epitomized the tenacity of the “American Spirit” and left an indelible mark on Spartanburg and the Converse Community.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to The Noble Tree Foundation in care of The Spartanburg County Foundation, 424 E. Kennedy St., Spartanburg, SC 29302. 

For more information, visit www.milliken.com or www.GoUpstate.com. Milliken was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Justine “Nita” Van Rensselaer Hooper, who died in 2003. He is survived by his five children, Justine “Jan” Van Rennselear Milliken Russell, Nancy Milliken, Roger Milliken Jr., David Gayley and Weston Freeman Milliken, and nine grandchildren.