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Alan Miller Obituary

MUNFORDVILLE - Alan Brent Miller, 28 of Roanoke, VA died Fri, Feb 5, 2010 in High Point NC. He was a graduate of Greeneville High School, class of 1999, and received his B.A. in English and Religion from Western Kentucky University. Alan was a gifted writer and was the national winner of the Robert Penn Warren Centennial Essay Award. Alan is survived by his parents-Robert & Karen Miller of Parrottsville, TN his sister-Laura Ong & brother-in-law Han Ong; a nephew-Noah Ong all of Batesville Arkansas; his maternal grandparents-Kermit & Laverne Willian of Munfordville, KY; aunts & uncles Carletta & David Douglas of Winchester, KY, Ron and Brenda Miller of East Bernstadt, KY, Rodney Willian, Tim & Lisa Willian of Munfordville, KY; Todd & Allison Willian of Franklin, KY; as well as a host of cousins, family & friends in several states and around the world. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Casper & Blanche Miller of East Bernstadt, KY. Alan was a member of Towering Oaks Baptist Church in Greeneville, TN, where he was blessed to be a part of a very active youth group and where he created lifelong friendships and a lifelong faith in God. Alan spent most of his last years working and caring for the homeless in Roanoke, VA. His passion for the less fortunate and "those life had walked on" was his life's work. A memorial service will be held at Towering Oaks Baptist Church on Tue, Feb 9, 2010. The family will receive friends at Sego Funeral Home in Munfordville on Wed, Feb 10, 2010 from 6-8pm CST. The funeral service will follow visitation at 8pm at the Sego Funeral Home with Pastor David Douglas & Pastor Curtis Slinker officiating. Burial will be at 10am Thu, Feb 11 at the Goodman Family Cemetery in Munfordville with Bro. Curtis Slinker officiating. Donations in Alan's memory may be made to the Greene County Food Bank, 107 North Cutler St., Greeneville, TN 37743 or other ministry of the your choice.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 8, 2010.

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Judy Breckenridge

February 23, 2010

I was greatly saddened to hear of Al's untimely passing. Although I do not know you personally, I knew your son. The last time that he visited over here was when he came in with Audra, following their recent high school reunion. All of my girls, some husbands and friends were in the playroom, and Al engaged all of us in a lively discussion about several bestsellers and their authors. I thoroughly enjoyed this time with him. As Al was leaving, he came back with a book of poetry for Audra. Please know that she will treasure this always. You should be proud to have had such a wonderful son. With sympathy, Judy Breckenridge

February 14, 2010

Bob & Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, cannot imagine losing a child. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you go forward and cope with Alan's death. With Love and prayer, Floyd & Mary Scott

Carol Marcum

February 12, 2010

Bob and Karen, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. With love and tears, Carol&Judy

Vicky Davis

February 10, 2010

Bob and Karen, you all are in my prayers.

Bob & Susan Green (Harrison)

February 9, 2010

Dear Bobby and Karen,
We were so very sad to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We love you very much.

February 9, 2010

Dear Bob & Karen, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you & your family will be in our prayers in the days ahead that the Lord will give you the strength & peace you need. In Christian Love, Tom & Frances English (Lawrenceburg, KY)

February 8, 2010

Dear Bob and Karen,
There is no way to tell you how sorry I was to hear about Alan. We are praying for you all. With all our love, Bill and Debbie Woodruff

Christine Dinwiddie

February 8, 2010

Dear Karen and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. Loni and I will keep your family in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy, Loni and Christine Dinwiddie

February 8, 2010

Dear Bob,Karen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We love you very much. Kent,Lora and all the kids

February 8, 2010

Dear Bob and Karen,
I cannot find the words at this moment to express my deepest sympathy. My prayers and love are with you both.

Marlene Castle

Gary & Rhonda Palmer

February 8, 2010

Bob, Karen & family, Rhonda and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Sometimes it is hard to understand God's plan, but rest assured that this fits into God’s plan for Al. Someone with the compassion that Al held in his heart could not be a part of any other plan.

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