James Gordon Miller

James was born in Lima, Ohio on May 18, 1935, the son of the late John Oscar Miller and the late Mary Louise Zickafoose Miller. James graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Education and went on to earn his master’s degree from the University of Athens in Ohio. He taught at several schools including the Lima School System, where he was also a principal. He was also a Principal at Arcadia School System in Findlay, Ohio. He spent some time in California before eventually moving to Georgia where he taught at North Metro Technical College. He also volunteered his time at the jails to help those incarcerated to earn their GEDs. He loved working in his yard and would spend hours planting and tending to all his flowers. He also loved watching old movies, playing tennis, college basketball and college football. GO BUCKEYES!!

He is survived by his brother, John Robert Miller (Karen) of Ohio; his sister, Elizabeth Ann Collar (James) of Columbus Grove, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews and great great-nieces and a great great-nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Owen Funeral Home from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.

Owen Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Gordon Miller.