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MILLER, DR. JOSEPH CALVIN, 77, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 in Tallahassee, FL. Joe was born in Jacksonville, FL and graduated from Landon High School in 1954 and served in the Air Force from 1954-1958. He then attended Jacksonville University and Southern College of Optometry where he graduated with his doctorate in 1964. Joe met his wife Elaine while attending Jacksonville University and married in April 1961. They settled in Central Florida where he raised his four children and practiced Optometry for thirty years. Joe was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas church in Eustis and was an active member of the Rotary Club. He retired in 2002 due to health issues and moved to Tallahassee to be closer to his family. He enjoyed collecting British cars, aviation, building model airplanes and model railroading. He had a love for the beach, the races and all animals. Joe is survived by his wife, Elaine, his three sons, Dr. William P. Miller, Dr. Michael A.
Miller and Dr. Joseph D. Miller. His daughter, Michelle Becker, R.N. and nine grandchildren all of Tallahassee, FL. He is also survived by his sister, Jane Brazil of Jacksonville, FL. Services will be held Saturday, December 8, at St. Peter's Anglican Church at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to St. Peter's Anglican Church, Building Fund in memory of Dr. Joseph C. Miller, 901 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303 or the TMH Foundation. Beggs Funeral Home, Apalachee Parkway Chapel, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL. 32311, is handling arrangements.
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Sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May god be with you.
Anne Plese
December 10, 2012
I have been a friend of Jane Brazil for many years and had the privilege of visiting with Jane to see her brother whom she dearly loved. I was so graciously accepted in your home and made to feel welcome. My prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sadness and loss that God will
strengthen you and give you peace that comes from his comfort and love.
Sincerely,
Priscilla Carver
Jacksonville Florida
December 7, 2012
Elaine so sorry to hear of Joe's passing I remember the times you all would come up to the mountains and the Timbers and Longhorn to visit. Also remember Shelley delivering early. YaYa was a basket case along with rest of family. With your family being close by will help keep his memory alive within all of you. Take care
Gloria Morin
December 7, 2012
Mike, its one of the hardest hits to take in life when your dad leaves this earth. Rest assured he is happy today in paradise. Our prayers go with you and your family. Bill & Nancy Thompson
December 7, 2012
I've yet to meet an entire family filled with as many intellegent,kind-hearted,good-spirited and caring individuals as yours. One couldn't ask for any greater achievement in life.
You will be forever in my thoughts and your entire family in my daily prayers.
Craig A. Jensen
Craig Jensen
December 7, 2012
A great man, who will be missed by all that knew him.
Keith & Nancy Plese
December 6, 2012
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