Mr. Miller was a St. Clair County Deputy Sherriff for 40 years before retiring. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing; he formerly was a member of the Mid State Bass Anglers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, William E. Miller.
Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Betty J., nee Richardson, Miller of Belleville, Illinois; his two sons, William (Angela) Miller, of Sorento, Illinois, and Craig (Jennifer Jarrell) Miller, of Shiloh, Illinois; grandchildren, Michelle (Joshua) Kee, John (Trish) Carrico, Kyle Jarrell, and Kristen Maisel; and a great granddaughter Bethany Renee Kee.
Memorials are appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 28, 2011, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.