Wilfred Jospeh Miller

Wilfred joined the Coast Guard during WWII working as an engineer boiler aboard the USS General Aultman, where they transported a record 6000 sailors overseas. During his service he traveled from New Jersey to Bombay, India, and everywhere in between. In January of 2016, John Bridges featured him as one of KPLC’s “Hometown Hero’s”. Upon returning home from the war, he went on to work for Cities Service Refineries for over 30 years until retirement .Wilfred then ran his own shrimp boat, Miss Macky. Many days were spent enjoying the water and sunshine on the boat. He had a deep love and appreciation for Cajun French music and played it as loud and as often as he could, and in his younger days was a great competitive dancer. He was fluent in Cajun French and could spend hours speaking it with others who knew it too.

Wilfred was preceded in death by his wife; Maxine Miller, son; David Dean Miller, siblings; Beulah Miller Boudreaux and Curly Miller. Left to cherish his memory includes grandson; Trey Miller (Kayla) and their children; Kooper and Mayve, daughters; Evelyn and Mona, and many extended family and friends.

Visitation to be held Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Hixson Funeral Home, Lake Charles. We will process from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Cemetery, Creole for a 2:00 graveside service with Military Honors. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.