Gerald Lee Miller

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Miller, 60, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away March 31, 2023 surrounded by family. A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Crescent Lake Christian Center, 1250 St Louis Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Jerry was born September 7, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri; one of six to born to Gerald and Ella Miller. He grew up in Liberty and started working for his dad’s construction company, Miller’s Construction at a young age. Jerry then worked for twenty years in the wood shop for Sprint. He also traveled doing hotel and restaurant remodeling, before settling back in Liberty as a painter with Prestige Painting. Jerry was a master craftsman, and could do anything related to construction – tile, electrical, plumbing, etc. He had no fear and would tackle any project.

Jerry married the love of his life, Mary Pope on August 6, 1986, and they raised three children, Gerald, Jr., Joseph, and Theresa Maria. His family was everything to him, and he loved children. Jerry was everyone’s favorite uncle. They opened their hearts and home to every kid who needed them.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Miller; his mother, Ella Miller; and his daughter, Theresa Maria Miller Smith.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary Miller; his sons, Gerald L. Miller, Jr., and Joseph Miller; his grandchildren, Felicity Miller, Isaiah Smith, and Luna Miller; his siblings and step-siblings, Bill Miller (Cindy), JoAnne Perry (Jimmy), Holly Goin (Alan), Ron Miller, Jennifer Miller, Shane Miller, Diana Ridinger, and James Head (Manal); his step-father, Mike Miller; his step-mother, Martha Miller; as well as 27 nieces and nephews, 49 great-nieces and great-nephews, 2 great great-nephews, as well as other relatives and many friends.

Fond memories and condolences for Jerry may be left at www.churcharcherpasley.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Church Archer Pasley Funeral Home, 816-781-2000.