Oscar Miller Jr.

Oscar Miller, Jr., age 90, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. He was born in Coal Creek, Tennessee. Before the war Ozzie worked in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) to help support his family before joining the Navy at age 17. He learned his trade as an electrician there and spent his adult life working as an IBEW union electrician. He recently earned his 55 year certificate for membership in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was at Pearl Harbor during the attack that started WWII, serving on the tanker USS Ramapo. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Miller, Sr.; and his mother, Helen Ault Miller; brothers, Leslie and Billy Miller; and recently his youngest brother Larry Andrew Miller. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lila B. Miller; daughter, Lynda Miller Sherman and husband Steve; daughter, Debra Miller Sirois and husband Michael; also DJ Bagwell whom he regarded as another daughter. Other survivors include, sister-in-law, Vanessa Bishop Miller; nephews, Mike Miller; Steve Miller and wife Julie; David Miller; Darren Miller and wife Julie; Brazos Miller; niece-in-law, Sue Miller and a large number of great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be at 12:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Michael Sirois, Steve Sherman, Mike Miller, Darren Miller, David Miller, Brazos Miller, and Steve Miller.