Thomas A. 'Tom'

Milstead

Thomas "Tom" Albert Milstead, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Born on March 16, 1941, in Huntington, West Virginia, Tom was the son of the late Albert G. and Virginia "Ginny" Milstead. From an early age, he was a natural baker, a passion passed down from his parents, who were also bakers. Hut and Ginny moved their family to Gallipolis, Ohio, where they founded Milstead’s Bakery in 1962. Tom attended the Oklahoma State Tech Baking School and upon graduating, he was offered a position with the Keebler Company. However, he chose to return home to work alongside his parents at the bakery.

In addition to his baking, Tom had a deep passion for music of all kinds, which led him to open Tom’s Stereo Center in Gallipolis in 1976.

A man of faith, Tom attended Teays Valley Baptist Church in Teays Valley, West Virginia.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Milstead; his two sons, James Thomas Milstead and Thomas Albert Milstead Jr.; and his great-granddaughter, Bee Beaver.

He is survived by his children: daughter Nancy (Brad) Graham of Gallipolis, Ohio, and son Matt (Leslie) Milstead of Wyoming, Michigan. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Jillian (TC) Beaver, Gustin Graham, Ellery Daymon, and Beckham and Crew Milstead; and his great-grandchildren Eloise, Matilda and Thor Beaver.

Arrangements are being handled by Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Ohio. In accordance with his wishes, a private family service will be held.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com