MHEDA Mourns the Loss of Mitch Milovich

In Loving Memory

Mitchell R, Milovich, 83, of Loganville, Georgia, husband of Joanne Milovich and father of Mark Milovich, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Mitch served honorably in the United States Army and was a pillar of the material handling industry with nearly 50 years of his career spent at the helm of Lift Atlanta Inc.

He was deeply involved with MHEDA for many years, serving on the Board of Directors from 1977 to 1989 and as MHEDA President in 1985. His dedication to the association and the material handling industry left a lasting impact that many of us continue to benefit from today.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joanne Evelyn Milovich of Loganville, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Mark and Lorri Milovich of Snellville, GA; brother, Robert Milovich of Lorain, OH; grandsons, Mitchell and Sarah Milovich, Ryan Milovich, Brandon Milovich; great grandchildren, Emma, Mitchell, and Rosemary; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 1558 Hewatt Rd SW, Lilburn, GA with Father Miladin officiating. The visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville.

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