John Joseph Miller Jr.

John was born in Seattle, Washington, to John Joseph Sr. and Janet McEachern Miller. He attended elementary schools in Beverly Hills, California, and Military school in Burien, Washington. His family made a final move to Santa Ana, California, where he graduated from Mater Dei High School. He graduated from Chapman College in Orange in 1957.

John’s career was in sales. His avocation was in broadcasting and theater. John acted in theater in college, and community theaters in California and Canton, Ohio, where he lived for twenty years, Joe Jefferson Playhouse in Mobile, and Theater 98 in Fairhope, AL. His roles as Oscar in "The Odd Couple", and The Inspector in "The Inspector Calls", were two of his favorite comedy roles while in Canton, and both received ‘hilarious perfection,’ revues. John also was a reader for the Reading Service for the Blind, with WHIL in Mobile. John had a big voice, an infectious laugh, a big heart, and a love for people in general. He made friends every place he went, and helped people in ways only he and his friends knew of; he was a great listener and helped many find their own way.

John loved golf. Wherever his work career took him, he played golf. That included California and Ohio, early in his work career with Interstate Engineering. His moves with different companies and travels helped him play golf courses in nearly 40 different states. He retired in 2005, settled in Mobile, Alabama, where he married.

John was predeceased by his parents, and very recently, his son-in-law, Mike Hughes of Pawleys Island.

John is survived by his wife of ten years, Heather Campbell Huntley, his daughter Megan and husband Otis Andrews of Rancho Cucamonga, California, step-daughter Sharon Huntley Hughes and her children Kelly and Laura, of Pawleys Island, SC, Lynae Stewart of Atlanta, GA, and her daughter Michelle Bracknell of Mobile, and his brother-in-law Gregory Campbell of Lake Havasu, AZ. John said he truly felt there were no “steps” in his home other than the one at the front door. He loved each member of his extended family, and was grateful for each. His love for his daughter Megan knew no bounds. He was content to being surrounded by women in the family, all who loved him in return.

John’s recent health issues were never a source of complaints. John believed in the power of prayer, and tapped into that resource daily, using it as a total guide for his life. He was a happy, generous, loving, honest man.

A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Camp Smile, UCP of Mobile, 3058 Dauphin Square Connector, Mobile, 36607, or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.