Robert Gene Miller

LEXINGTON – Robert Gene Miller, 66, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease on November 13, 2016. He was the son of the late Homer M. and Beulah Dooley Miller, and foster son of A.J. and the late Connie Dooley. Robert was the devoted husband of 41 years of Susan Paul Miller, loving father of Paul Eric Miller and the late Joseph Robert Miller, and proud father-in-law to Alana Kanipe Miller. Robert was “Grand Dem" to his beautiful grandsons, Jonah and Caleb Miller, whom he loved passionately. Robert was brother to Bert (Cindy) Dooley; Allen (Lynn) Dooley; Sandra (Mike) (deceased) Parker; Nancy (Gregg) Tarlton. He is also survived by numerous nieces and a nephew, a biological brother and two biological sisters.

Robert was a lifelong resident of Lexington, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on finance. Robert was a commercial lender, branch manager and Vice President of Lexington State Bank. Later, he was employed by BB&T, Carolina First, and Palmetto Savings Bank, but his allegiance was always to the "Biggest Little Bank in South Carolina". He was a former member of the South Carolina Bankers Association, Lexington Jaycees, Lake Murray Recreation and Tourism Board, and the Boy Scouts of America. Robert was a member of St. David Lutheran Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, member of the Church Council, Finance Secretary, Stewardship Committee, and Lutheran Men in Mission, where he served as President. He was an outdoorsman, a sports enthusiast and a devoted South Carolina Gamecock fan.

Robert was welcomed into heaven by the loved ones who passed before him including his biological parents, his foster mother, biological brothers, brother-in-law and nephew. What a sweet reunion it was when he was greeted by his hunting buddy and adoring son, Joseph. Robert's spirit will live on through the many stories and memories shared with his dear Supper Club friends and through the lives of his family. His gentle spirit, quick wit and generous heart will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A celebration of his life well lived will be held at St. David Lutheran Church on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. with the burial at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Commons Area of the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Brayden Sox who is fighting childhood leukemia. Donations may be made payable to "Make Your Mark Foundation #Pray for Bray”, 246 Community Drive, Lexington, SC 29073 or online at www.makeyourmarkfound.org/-prayforbray.html

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Dogwood Trail at Carroll Campbell Place and Jack Haygood with Compassionate Care Hospice for his unwavering love of "RobBob".

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements