Milton A. Morse Jr., January 15, 1943 - August 7, 2022. 

Milton was born in Austin, Texas on January 15, 1943. He resided in Austin for 58 years, prior to moving to Mountain Home, Texas in 2001.

Milton served in the United States Air Force for four years. Following the Air Force, he enrolled and graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1967.

Milton had a passion for real estate and spent over 30 years as an appraiser and consultant. He served his profession on both a local and national level. He was an active member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, serving as Vice-President and Treasurer. He also served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Appraisal Institute. Milton had the distinction as one of 24 individuals chosen to effect the merger of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers forming the Appraisal Institute, as it is still known today.

Locally, Milton was very active in the Austin real estate scene as well. Milton was a member of the Austin Board of Realtors, serving as a Director of the Austin Board, Austin Multiple Listing Service and the Texas Associate of Realtors.

Milton was also an author. He is credited as the main author of Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas, the largest selling book on real estate in Texas. He was also the author and developer of guides and formats for real estate appraisers known as the Q&S Appraisal Systems.

In 2003, Milton turned his attention to hospitality. Along with his late wife Jane Gay, they owned and operated Sunset Inn and Sunset Studio in Mountain Home, Texas. He was very proud that Sunset Inn was selected as one of the top 100 Bed & Breakfasts in Texas.

In addition to his numerous services to his profession, Milton was as equally proud of his community services. He served Little League Baseball, as a District Administrator for District 11. He was President of Northwest Little League, Northwest Basketball Association and the founder and first President of the Northwest Youth Association. He served as a Director of the Northwest Kickball Association, designing the fields which still exist today at Murchison Middle School in Austin.

Milton and his wife Jane became members of Kerrville Bible Church in 2005.

His family and friends were very dear to him. Honorary pallbearers will be his long-time friends, Charlie Anderson, Ray Culp, Erich Noack, Steve Oehler, and Allen Weiss.

Milton is survived by his daughter Melissa Ann Rodriguez and husband T.J. Rodriguez, granddaughters Jordan, Kelsey and Ava; son, Milton A. Morse, III ''Trey'' and wife Kathy, grandsons Blake, Brayden and Brooks; stepson Joel Adcock and wife Julia, grandson Jacob; stepson Jimmy Adcock and wife Shannon, grandchildren Vance, Vaughn and Vienna; stepson Jayson Adcock and wife Helen, grandchildren Austin, Autumn, Charlotte, Finley, Kalvin and Lauren.

Services will be held Monday, August 15, 10:30am at the Kerrville Bible Church. Scott Christensen, Kerrville Bible Church officiating. Burial services will follow on Tuesday, August 16, 11:00am at Austin Memorial Cemetery. Viewing is available Sunday, August 14, between 4-5pm at Grimes Funeral Chapels.

The family extends their gratitude to those friends of Milton's that provided that extra love and support in the past year, Wayne Ryan, Cooper Ryan, Mason Ryan, Jimmy Lee and Becky Rosas.

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From Carolyn Oertli Morse Jacobs: Sadly Milton passed away. He had experienced several significant health issues. He maintained his "Can do spirit!" He is at peace. It was very much his wish to attend the 60th high school reunion, sadly his health issues kept him from attending. He sent his love to all!

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