Larry Miller

Larry Jay Miller, 65, passed away at his home, in Sugar Land, TX, on December 25, 2013, after a one year illness. He was the beloved husband of Margaret Miller (Hanner), for 36 years. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 5, 1948; moved with his family to Pitman, NJ in 1961; graduated from Pitman High School in 1967, and received his BA in elementary education from Glassboro State College. His courage and strength throughout his illness were accompanied by an outpouring of love and support from his family and friends. Larry was a devoted husband, son, brother and uncle. He was a dedicated Nichiren Buddhist and member of SGI who tirelessly devoted his time and energy to encouraging others in creating indestructible happiness in their lives, and contributing towards the goal of world peace through his Buddhist practice. Larry was a deeply caring teacher of elementary school children in the Houston School District from which he retired in 2011.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Florence Miller; his sister, Janet Eisenhauer; brothers and sisters in-law; nieces and nephews; and his beloved canines, Vinnie and Jazzy. He was predeceased by his adoring father, Norman A. Miller, in 2001.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 12, 2014, at the SGI Buddhist Center, 3465 West Alabama, Houston, Texas, 77027 where family and friends will join in a celebration of Larry's life. Memorial contributions may be sent on Larry's behalf to Barrio Dogs, http://www.barriodogs.org/ or Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society. You can mail the tax deductible donation in Larry Miller's name to: Barrio Dogs of Houston, P.O. Box 230677, Houston, TX 77223-0677 or Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, 4832 Route 44, Windsor VT 05089. Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com