IN MEMORIAM
GTE VP James R. Millisor, 86;
Trained AT&T Executives Here
COOPERSTOWN – James R. Millisor, Jr., who taught marketing for AT&T at The Otesaga in the 1960s and went on to play a leadership role at GTE, the telecom giant, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, April 28.
Jim had a life well-lived throughout his 86 years. His sense of humor and positive outlook will be missed by many.
Jim was born to James R. Millisor, Sr., and Mary Johnston on Jan. 7, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio. He won many awards for wrestling throughout his school days in Upper Arlington. He graduated from Ohio State University, where he was president of the SAE fraternity.
While life-guarding at a local country club, he met and fell in love Kim Sears. They married in 1954 and were married for 62 years before Kim died in Cooperstown 22 months ago.
