Frederick Lawrence Miller Jr, born January 31,1947 in Beckley, West Virginia died November 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Miller; father, Frederick Lawrence Miller Sr.; and brother, Ronald Aubrey Miller Sr.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Deidre Faye (Bradley) Miller; sister, Hope (Sean) Blythe; sister-in-law, Cyndi Miller; sons, Gregory (Heather) Miller and Timothy (Angie) Miller; grandchildren, Sandra (Zach) McIntosh, Kaycee (Scott) Slocum, TJ Miller, Rachelle (Matt) Thelen, Alexis (Kamyab) Kamali, Meghan Miller, Jade (Derek) Schoetzow, Joselyn Shaffer, and Alessandra Shaffer; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fred was a United States Army veteran and was a member of the Bath American Legion Post 412 for many years. He was a continued member of the Mid-Michigan Street Rod Association.
Fred had many hobbies but had a passion for old cars, especially his 1947 Ford "Papa's 47"
Fred retired from the State of Michigan Department of Mental Health after 20 years. He loved making trips to any casino with his best friend and brother, Ron, or anyone that would go. Fred could be found at the dining table with a steak knife and a stack of crossword scratch off tickets. He always looked forward to his after school snacks with his buddies Kenzie, Laelah and Zoey. Fred loved spending time with family and was always up for telling stories.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm Monday, November 9, 2026, at Gorsline Runciman East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River, East Lansing with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service. Interment will follow at Rose Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the Bath Community Center, 5959 Park Lake Road, Bath.
Pallbearers: Zach Mantosh, TJ Miller, Bob Averill, Curt Hagy, Dylan Bell, and Jason Holey.
