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Gary Miller Obituary
Miller, Gary G., 74, Randolph, AL, formerly of Montgomery, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Judy Lawley Robinson Miller; daughters, Pamela (Erick) Miller Newman, Seattle, WA, Rhonda Miller Kirby, Prattville; grandchildren, Brian C. (Joy) Kirby, Wetumpka, Hunter K. Kirby, Montgomery, Caitlin A. Kirby, Eugene, OR, Erika and Jack Newman, Seattle; great-granddaughter, Sophia Born, Eugene. He is also survived by three step children, Ed Robinson, Mill Valley, CA, Jennifer Robinson, Memphis, TN, and Jeff Robinson, Norcross, GA; three step grandchildren, Avery Robinson, Mill Valley, Jeffrey and Jordan Robinson, Norcross; brothers, Roger (Sandy) Miller, Fred (Kaye) Miller, all of Salina, KS, Myron (Rosie) Miller, Colo Springs, CO; sister, Marilyn (DeVane) Dinkle, Russell, KS; and by his dog, Lady. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Clemmons Miller, parents, Godfred and Alvina Miller, Russell; and two sisters who recently passed away in February: Sharon Miller, Russell, KS and DiAn (Kenneth) Becker, Sylvan Grove, KS.
Gary was a member of Randolph Baptist Church where he and Judy enjoyed growing in their faith in the Lord. He was a former member of Frazer UMC in Montgomery. Gary had an amazingly unselfish love, particularly for his daughters and grandchildren, then extending out to others, especially his 92 year old mother-in-law, Alice Lawley. He was loved by everyone who came in contact with him. He was retired from the Army and an avid Auburn fan.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 4, 2015, 1:30 PM, at Rockco Funeral Home, Montevallo, AL. with Bro. Tony Reynolds, his pastor, presiding. Visitation will be Wednesday Evening, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, at Rockco Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2:45 PM from the Alabama National Cemetery with full military honors with Bro. Tom Hammett presiding.
Pallbearers will be Brian and Hunter Kirby, Ed and Jeff Robinson, and Andrew and Tyler Pair who were neighbors in Montgomery and like his own sons. Honorary pallbearers will be young grandson, Jack Newman, Gary's SS Class at Randolph, his family, Judy's family, his first wife's family and Shawn Scott.
No flowers requested, donations may be made to Wesley Gardens Retirement Home, 1555 Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL 36117, where Gary worked 15 years as Dietary Manager; or to Randolph Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 275, Randolph, AL 36792. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice of Clanton, AL for their amazing care the last three weeks, especially our niece, Anne Taddicken.
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for Gary Miller
Ray Bell
June 24, 2015
Hi Judy, Sorry to hear about your loss. Gary was my supervisor and friend at AUM. Just heard the news. May God be with you and the family.
June 7, 2015
Judy, so sorry for your loss. We just found out late Sunday afternoon about Gary. I know you will miss him so much. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers during this time. May God's grace sustain you through the coming days and months.
Bobby and Brenda Scott
Kathryn Higginbotham
June 6, 2015
Judy. So sorry to hear about Gary. You and your family are in my prayers.
Winnie Head
June 4, 2015
Judy, so sorry for your loss, but we know this is not goodbye because you will see him again in heaven. You are in my prayers and thoughts . Love you, dear friend.
Carole McCarthy
June 4, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord will give you strength and courage in the days ahead.
June 3, 2015
You have my heartfelt sympathy. May your memories comfort you. God is close to the brokenhearted.
Mary
June 3, 2015
Jennifer and family,
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family and loved ones and the memories you have shared.
Cathy Berggren
Judy Miller
June 3, 2015
Message from Judy Miller: Please know that each and everyone of you that signs this guestbook is thanked from the bottom of our hearts. Gary always thought of thankfulness and the Lord taught that to me through him. To God Be the Glory.
James Welch
June 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Please know that Jeff's Men's Class at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church in Norcross, Georgia has the entire family in our prayers. We pray for God's peace for each of you as you celebrate Mr. Miller's life.
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