MILTON FRANKLEE, 68Crane Operator LAKELAND - Milton Frank Lee was born June 19, 1942 in Graceville, Florida. He passed from this life in the arms of his loving wife, Suzannah, on April 10, 2011 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was married to his "sunshine", Suzannah, for 47 years. They have loved one another unconditionally, selflessly, and wholeheartedly. These two have been together sharing their lives for a total of 51 years. "Buddy" was a Crane Operator by trade and has been a devoted member of the Local 925, International Union of Operating Engineers in Tampa, Florida since 1969. He was a 32 degree Mason and belonged to the Masonic Lodge #330 in Temple Terrace, Florida since 1973. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite. While working in the trade he loved, "Buddy" worked on numerous projects out of the Local 925 (IUOE) since 1969. He also worked for Manitowoc, which very frequently required him to travel to many foreign countries to oversee on-site crane operations. He worked for H.F. Mason in Lakeland and most recently he worked for Sims Crane & Equipment Company before retiring. He and his family formerly resided in Tampa, Florida and Dothan, Alabama; before moving to Lakeland in 1985. "Buddy" will be forever remembered by his devoted wife Suzannah; his 3 daughters, Elizabeth Esposito, Lynn McCormick (Jimmy), Veronica Miller; his son, Kenneth Miller; and his 8 grandchildren, Chance, Autumn, Kendall, Jimmy Dale, Amber, Mariah, Madalyn, and Morgan. Visitation will be Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 6 to 8pm at Lakeland Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens located at 2125 S. Bartow Hwy, Lakeland Florida 33801. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 3pm.