Dr. Claude R. Miller, Jr, resident of Athens, Georgia, born June 26, 1941 in Augusta, Georgia passed away with his family by his side on March 10, 2017. He was the son of the late Vera Horne Miller and the late Claude Roger Miller, Sr. of Augusta, GA.

After graduating high school from Richmond Academy in 1959, Claude joined the US Air Force. After completing his military service, in 1965, Claude returned to Augusta College to pursue a degree in Psychology, ultimately transferring to the University of Georgia in 1967, receiving his Ph.D in Psychology from UGA in 1971.

While serving as the Psychology Club President at Augusta College, Claude met the love of his life, Ina H. Miller and they married on June 24, 1967 in Athens, GA.

Claude was a college professor for ten years at various colleges in Georgia, before accepting a position to serve the government of the United States as a civilian GS-14 Operations Research Analyst. He was known to many as a mentor and as the greatest boss ever, as well as loving husband, best dad and doting Opa. Claude loved fly fishing, coin collecting, history, golf, watching college football, antique shopping, and traveling.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ina Hamby Miller of Athens, Georgia; his daughter Rhonda Miller Wicher and husband Scott, of Frisco, Texas; son Claude Roger Miller, III ("Skip") and wife Jennifer of Mena, AR ; granddaughters Kaitlyn and Kassidy; sister Velda Miller Schirhart and husband Gene, of Augusta, GA; his beloved aunt and mentor, Rose M. Jordan of Augusta, GA and other loving relatives including nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Visitation service for friends and family will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Lord & Stephens West, 1211 Jimmy Daniel Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677.

The Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 1:00pm also at Lord & Stephens West.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude's, Shriner's Hospital for Children or JDRF.

Lord & Stephens West is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Mar. 12, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Claude Miller

9 Entries

Wanda Hanson

March 21, 2017

Claude was such an enjoyable person to talk to and I loved getting to know him. I'll really miss sitting and talking with him over coffee on my visits. I know this is such a huge loss and my heart aches for you all. My deepest sympathies to you Ina Carol and Rhonda, Skip, and the rest of the family. I hope you're comforted by knowing that he knew how much you loved him. Love and prayers.

March 13, 2017

Ina, Rhonda, and Skip....I am so sorry that you have lost this kind person. Claude was always so good to attend our real estate group functions and was always a friendly person. He has been through so much this past year! It is hard to believe he is gone. Ina, I am here for you; whatever you need. I certainly understand what you are going through. Take as much time as you need to grieve in your own way. You are a wonderful person and I know Claude loved you very much. I was touched by the picture he had of you in his book and his comment "60 years old and still beautiful". You are indeed, inside and out!
Love,
Sandra Russell

March 13, 2017

Claude and I went to school, church, played ball together, ran the streets with all the boys in the neighborhood, spent the night in each other's home, and he keep the rest of us out of a lot trouble by always being a good guy. The Bayvale gang was hoping he would get down to one of the saturday breakfast meetings, but God needed a good guy in heaven. Rest In Peace all friend till we meet again. God bless you mrs Ina and family, Calvin Maddox

Betsy Dickey

March 13, 2017

God bless you and your family and give you peace and comfort you.

March 13, 2017

Claude was a gentlemen, scholar, and all-round great person. Who can forget him breaking into his home run trots as he helped the Charlie Brown All Stars become the City of Athens, GA's Championship Softball Team in 1970 . . . best of 68 teams! He would be the first to say that he married well when he married Ina.

March 13, 2017

Claude and I were friends in church and high school and I talked with him a few years ago. My prays are with the family. God bless you all.

March 13, 2017

We met in England as the Berlin wall was being built and immediately became fast friends. We watched the Cuban missile crisis develope and then JFK's assassination when the Cold War came very close to becoming hot.
Through it all, TDY's to North Africa, Germany, Denmark and Turkey...epic trips to London, where we walked the city for hour upon hour exploring one of the greatest outdoor museums in the world.
Running to catch the last train to Ipswich from Liverpool st station at 1:35am Spending the night in the Chelmsford (England) jail. Claude ( I knew him as "Bob") walking in front of my 1938 Jaguar, leading the way when the fog was so dense, forward visability was only 10 feet...and much more, our friendship never wavered. I miss him very much.
Jim Estes

PRESTON CREECH

March 13, 2017

Claude and I knew each other and were friends through Bayvale Baptist Church. We played ball together on the RA teams and exchanged visits on Sunday afternoon after church in each others homes. My family lived in SC. Have not seen him since I left for AF in Jan '59. Sad to hear of his death. May God give you, his family, His comfort and support in your grief.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel

March 13, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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