David Lynn Miller passed away peacefully in his Junction City, Kansas home on the evening of Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 71 years of age. David was born in Fort Hood, Texas on June 6th, 1954 to McKinley and Doris Miller, both of whom preceded him in death, and is survived by a brother, Mark Miller, and two sisters, Barbara Parker and Pamela Hardesty.
David spent 4 years in the Navy, right after high school. He returned home in 1977 to marry his high school sweetheart, Brenda ‘Lee’ Morrow, who preceded him in death in 2005, after 27 years of marriage. He worked at the Woolworth Corporation warehouse for 15 years before settling into various civil service positions with Supply and Service Division for 407th AFSBn at Fort Riley, until his retirement in 2023.
David was known for his warm smile, reserved but friendly and kind disposition, his love of fishing, boating, and camping, and an epic mythical dragon collection. He was a loyal friend, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a generous neighbor happy to help replace your roof or just share a drink, and animal lover, especially Dobermans. David loved deeply and genuinely, worked hard and played hard. With a knack for DIY endeavors; he took pride in the complete renovation of his home of nearly 30 years, taking it down to the studs, turning it into a beautiful modern home.
David is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Tracie and Greg Dessart, a granddaughter; Lilliana Anderson, two grandsons and step-grandson; Noah Miller, Nehemiah Orona, and Spencer Dessart, two great-grandsons; Aryus Miller and Aydrian Miller (due October 11th), and a step-great-granddaughter; Kylah Casarez.
David will be cremated and his ashes will be distributed, along with Brenda Lee’s ashes, into the Pacific Ocean. A memorial will be planned, with dates to be determined.
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