Milton William Hoskins began his eternal life on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. where he was surrounded by those that loved and cherished him for being a faithful husband and dutiful father who always placed his family before himself. Milton was called to live a life of service which spanned decades with Bethany Fire Department, Oklahoma County Sheriffs Office, and U.S. Marshall Service. To all who met Milton, this calling was evident not through his words but through his consistent and dependable actions for which he was greatly admired. Milton Hoskins was a genuine hero and a legendary man, yet would rarely speak of his accomplishments. Miltons humility was a result of his faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and he believed that the honor and glory did not belong to him but the Lord he served. His accomplishments were those that few others had the mental and physical strength to comprehend. His career as a firefighter was his true hearts desire. Milton was not only intrigued and respectful of the fires he battled, he was emboldened and proud to stand between life and loss combatting a formidable opponent. Although he retired as Assistant Fire Chief of Bethany Fire Department in 1984, he spent his retired years assisting others when fire and flames, intentional and unintentional, would call out to him for one more fight. Although firefighting was his passion, he felt honor and pride to have saved so many valuable lives from fire, accidents, and all other tragedies public servants are called to respond. Milton was an incredibly decorated and honored firefighter for dedicated city, county, and state service. However, his numerous awards, medals, and badges would be in boxes in the closet if it wasnt for the pride his family feels for him to openly display the recognition that so many others have bestowed on him. Miltons last and greatest heroic firefighting effort came as a Lieutenant with the Oklahoma County Sheriffs Department when in 1990, the then Oklahoma County Jail caught fire, leaving inmates trapped with no way to free themselves. Milton went in without any protective equipment and freed the inmates who otherwise would have perished. This man believed and held true that regardless of circumstance all life is a life worth saving and God placed him on this earth to be one of the chosen few to carry out Gods Plan for all whom He brought upon Miltons path. The years of living his calling as a firefighter was ultimately what took his life in the end. Milton sacrificed his life for others, not for attention, nor recognition, nor reward. Milton Hoskins understood his only purpose on this earth was to be a guardian and protector of All Gods Children and in this knowledge, Milton was always at peace and never negative or complaining of his physical demise for he knew the ultimate reward was awaiting at the right hand of Jesus. As he prepared his departure from this world, Miltons last words were good-bye to his children. Jeff & Janet, Stephen & Cindy, Genia & Darron, and Amie are forever thankful to have shared life with and be loved by such a good Dad. Milton loved his wife Betty, continually thanking her for being ever present and faithful to him and their children and grandchildren. Miltons brothers Charles and Jack, whom had previously been called to Glory, were with him to lead the way as he began the journey home where his parents, Charlie & Connie and Ruth & Ralph, were ready to greet him for the long-awaited family reunion in Heaven. Being the humble, reserved man we all knew him to be, Milton did not want a public service to celebrate his life. He desired to be quietly returned to the places his heart knew joy at his farm and his favorite place to fish. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests donations be made in memory of Milton Hoskins to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association. Private Services