Gibbes Ulmer Miller, age 84, a long-time resident of Monticello, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2011, in Thomasville, Georgia.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian

Church, 290 East Dogwood Street, Monticello, Florida. The family will receive friends after the service at Roseland Cemetery.

Dr. Miller was born in Tallahassee and grew up in Monticello and Houston, Texas. He served our country in the United States Navy during World War II and returned to Monticello in 1946. In 1948 he married Marianne Morris, of Monticello, and together they raised three children. Dr. Miller graduated from Florida State University in 1957 and earned his Ph.D degree from the University of Michigan in 1970. Dr. Miller taught accounting at F.S.U. for 22 years and engaged in numerous business ventures. After retiring from F.S.U. in 1982, he served for many years as a business and financial consultant. He remained a dedicated and active member of the Monticello community throughout his life. Dr. Miller was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served in the choir and as an elder, deacon, Clerk of the Session, and Sunday School teacher. Dr. Miller had a passion for his family and for his farm in Jefferson County.

Dr. Miller is survived by his wife, Marianne Morris Miller of Monticello; two sons, Gibbes U. Miller, Jr. of Monticello (and his wife Maxie) and Morris Henry Miller of Tallahassee (Anita); one daughter, Elizabeth Miller Smith of Tallahassee (Mike); ten grandchildren (Monica Miller Evans, Michelle Miller Dollar, Margaret Miller Bass, Morris Payne Miller, Rose Elizabeth Miller, David Gibbes Miller, Paul Louis Miller, John Henry Miller, Michael P. Smith, Jr., and Jennifer Rebecca Smith); and six great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Florida, P.O. Box 513, Monticello, Florida 32345.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jan. 26, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Gibbes Miller

12 Entries

Dr. Ronald Premuroso

September 15, 2025

Dr. Miller was my cost accounting professor at FSU. I also was a student assistant for Gibbes. Wonderful professor and mentor!

Charlie Calhoun

January 31, 2011

Dr. Miller was a real gentleman, of the highest order. He always had a big smile and a kind word. It has been an honor to know him.

Tom Findley

January 28, 2011

To the Miller Family: It was an honor to have known Dr. Miller. He has left an incredible legacy on this Earth. I will never forget when he was the star witness at the trial in Jefferson County. When he wheeled around and lectured opposing counsel about ethics, I knew the case was won. I wish all businessmen had the ethics and integrity demonstrated by Dr. Miller. God Bless You.

January 27, 2011

Miller Family - My heart goes out to you for your loss. As I listened to the beautiful service today I was completely moved by the words used to describe Dr. Miller. What an incredible legacy he has left and a profound affect on so many. My mother, Kay Stephenson, who was unable to attend today's service due to her own mother's illness - truly admired, respected and deeply cared for Dr. Miller. Christina Lake

John and Priscilla Pelham

January 27, 2011

Dear Miller family, please know that Priscilla and I are saddened deeply to hear of the passing of this great man. I am sure you all know the admiration, deep respect and love, I have for Dr. Miller. He cared for at times like I was a son, and never like the reality that I was his employee. I will never forget the smile on his face, when we starting wheeling and dealing. He was indeed a business genius, and a wonderful person that I could call friend, not just "boss." It is our prayer that you can be comforted through this loss and cherish the many wonderful memories associated with his name. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4)

January 26, 2011

I admired Dr. Miller and highly respected him. Lynette Connell-Sirmon

Robert & Sherry Devane

January 26, 2011

Thinking of you in your time of loss. May our prayers warm your hearts.

Sandra & William Witt

January 26, 2011

Dear Marianne and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May your cherished memories of Ulmer bring you comfort.

Ulmer's devotion to you and your entire family was demonstrated by his loving actions. The true legacy of a great man lives on in his children and grandchildren. We believe that Ulmer has left a legacy that he can be proud of.

With our love, Sandy and Bill Witt

ANNIE ANNIE

January 26, 2011

PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!

Lloyd and Melanie Monroe

January 26, 2011

Dear Miller Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. We know you'll celebrate the goodness in Mr. Miller's life and cherish your memories of him.
We are happy we got to see him, albeit briefly, in December.

Eileen Lowery

January 26, 2011

Aunt Elizabeth, Uncle Mike, Mike, Jenny, Jennifer, Brayden and family,

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know losing your daddy, grandfather, and great grandfather is a huge loss for you with a huge void left behind. I always loved that great smile he had at family gatherings and I know while his physical presence will be missed, we will be able to feel him in spirit at our future family gatherings.

We love you and are deeply saddened by the loss that will be felt by not only family but also the church and community. Please know that while we are not able to attend you are all in our thoughts and prayers with much love being sent your way!

Jeanette Brownfield

January 26, 2011

He was a great and kind man and I will always remember our good times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Much love,

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