Born November 26, 1933 in Lansing Michigan, Keith was the son of the late J. Leslie Miller and Dorothy Sanford Miller. He moved when he was ten years old to Edinburg, TX when his father retired from banking and relocated to South Texas to become a citrus farmer.
Keith is survived by his 3 children; Donna Thomas and husband Ralph of Manor, TX, Scott Miller of Edinburg, TX, Stuart Miller and wife Ann of Elgin, TX along with 7 grand children; Amber Whetston and husband Mike of Cedar Park, TX, Lily Delorme of Longview, TX, Athena Fike and husband Joshua of Edinburg, TX, Travis Miller and his wife Tiffy of Edinburg, TX, Vanessa Martin and husband Jessy of Charleston, SC, Kara Morgan and husband Louis of Valrico, FL, and Brooke Chik of Dana Point, CA; along with 12 great-grand children. He is also survived by his oldest sister Margaret Terry of Elgin, TX.
Keith married Dorothy Janet Hammer in 1956; they were happily married for 53 years. After retirement, they RVed/traveled together for 13 years (8 years as full time RVers) through all 50 states including trips to Newfoundland and Alaska. They made many friends along the way. Keith loved fishing and wood working, making and giving away intricate puzzles, trivets and decorations he made with his with his scroll saw. Keith spent 10 years after he lost Dorothy in an Escapees park in Hondo, TX.
Keith lived and work his entire life to serve and help others. He was a Past Master of the Hidalgo Masonic Lodge and a Member and Deacon of the First Presbyterian Church in Edinburg, TX.
We will always remember his ‘tickle-hugs’, his absolute acceptance of each of us as we are, and his BIG heart and smile.
Keith will be missed by all he knew – but especially by his family!
He has requested donations to the following organizations in lieu of flowers: Escapees Care Center, 936-327-4256 and Texas Home Health Hospice, 800-917-0833
