Floyd Miller Jr.

FLOYD MILLER JR. Floyd Miller Jr., 98, of Madill Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at The Lodge at Ardmore Village in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was born September 10, 1925, in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Floyd Sr. and Sally Waldrop Miller. His family later moved to Ardmore where Floyd graduated high school in 1943. After graduation, Floyd joined the United States Navy where he served for three years as a Seabee in World War II. Floyd attended Murray State College and Oklahoma A&M (now OSU) where he completed his pre-law undergraduate studies. He received his Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law in 1950. Floyd served as County Attorney in Love County until 1955 then moved to Madill and engaged in the general practice of law as a sole practitioner until his retirement in 2020. In 1957, Floyd married Wilene Blevins Mundy. They had two sons Eric and Jeff. In his legal career, Floyd became a member of the American and Oklahoma Bar Association and American Judicature Society. He is a former president of Southern Oklahoma Legal Institute and served on numerous state bar association committees. He was municipal attorney for Ravia, Mannsville, Oakland, McBride, and Mill Creek, and served as Madill municipal judge for 12 years. Running, tennis and swimming were part of Floyd's exercise routine. His devotion to running started at age 55 with numerous road races covering 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon and 25K trial runs. Morning runs were made daily with Robbie, his faithful border collie. Floyd had strong faith and served an active role in his church. He was an elder with the Madill First Presbyterian Church until the congregation discontinued. From there, he attended the First United Methodist Church, serving as a lay leader, trustee and singing bass in the choir. He also served as a lay preacher with the Lake Texoma United Ministry, conducting seasonal lakeside worship services. Another important role Floyd held was with the Madill Lions Club. A charter member, he served as president on three occasions, and was a Deputy District Director and Zone Chairman with over 70 years of membership. Floyd also had more than 70 years affiliation with Creekmore Masonic Lodge and was responsible for incorporating numerous southern Oklahoma lodges. Floyd has been prominently identified with the Salvation Army, serving several years as chairman and co-chairman with the Madill unit and devoted time for the benevolent and social contract work. He played a key role in securing a Salvation Army Thrift Store in Madill. While living in Marietta, Floyd was active with the Boy Scouts, continuing that work after moving to Madill. He also served with the Cub Scouts and on the Arbuckle Area Council, earning the Order of the Silver Beaver Award. He also gave over 50 pints of blood to the American Red Cross. Other affiliations he valued included the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce, Marshall County Hospital Association, Marshall County Mental Health Services, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Floyd was a kindhearted, well-spoken man with a keen sense of humor. He had a deep love for his family and his many friends. Floyd is survived by children, Eric Miller and wife Carla, Yukon, OK., Jeff Mundy and wife Johnnie, Duncan, OK., Grandchildren, Erin Morgan, Jamie Rowell and Jeri Beth Gault. Great Grandchildren, Eli Morgan, Addison Rowell, Deacon Rowell, Phallon Rowell. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister; Libby Miller Read. Memorial Service will be 10:00 am, Saturday, January 20, 20024 at the Watts Memorial Chapel, Madill, Oklahoma. Charles Cox will officiate the service. Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.