Robert Miller

Born Friday, June 14, 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Lonnie Miller and Bessie " Mershon " Miller. He was the husband of the late Anna " Blakesley" Miller.

Robert loved sports and his favorite was the Oakland Raiders. Family and friends would come over and watch games on a regular basis. He also loved the Angels and the horses. Robert could be seen at the local Perris facility and at Santa Ana making bets. He was known to say.. I shoulda bet on that horse, woulda bet on the horse, coulda bet on that horse when his horse did not win. Robert really enjoyed playing pool and could shoot both left and right handed very well. He worked in Long Beach checking in cargo for over 56 years. He liked the marine industry and loved to hang around the docks. Robert was easy going but could be stern when needed. His family describes him as loyal,supportive, persevering, loving and caring. Many neighborhood children and friends would visit him during his illness and watch sports. He befriended them and they referred to him as grandpa. He travelled to Yellowstone and Laughlin with his late wife, Fern , who he was married to for 36 years.

DAD

Delightful and loving,

Loved and admired,

Dad you're my hero,

My life you've inspired

And when all my blessings are counted each day,

I thank God in heaven

For Dad when I pray

Dad thanks for your presence

Throughout thick and thin

You were more than a parent,

You were my wonderful friend

Surviving are sons, Randall McGirr and Robert Miller ( Cynthia) , daughters, Lana Collom, Polly D'Orazi ( J.D. ), Radona Young (Mark) , Karen Adams (Sam) and Kristy Miller ( Gene ); 21 grand children; 24 great grand children and 3 great great grand children. Preceded in death by his loving wife Fern and beloved granddaughter Suzi.

A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday at Miller-Jones Hemet Mortuary located at 1501 W Florida Ave Hemet, California 92544 with the Pastor Ron Beaver officiating. Interment will be in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.