Thomas Eugene Miller

Thomas (Tom) Eugene Miller, age 86, a lifelong resident of Plain City, Ohio passed away on December 31, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on March 15, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio.
Tom had a deep love for his family. He is survived by the love of his life, Ann Marie (Colliflower) Miller, whom he married on April 30, 1961. Together, they had seven children: Tamara Miller, Tim (Liz) Miller, Teri (John) Shaw, Tonya Miller Thomas, Tiffany (Doug) Izzard, Ted (Hollie) Miller, and Thomas Miller. He was grandfather to twenty-one grandchildren: JD, Zeke and Samuel Chenault, Kellen Miller, Ian (Kayla) Shaw, Haley Shaw, Tori and Truitt Thomas, Maddison (Mitchell) Jones, Taylor, Kennady and Jackson Izzard, Capell (Jillian) Miller, Carsyn (Fiancé Stone Hambel) Miller, Andie Miller, Mackenzie (Jordan) Glosser, Hunter (Keltin) Melvin, Zane (Fiancée Caitlyn) Miller, Braden Miller, Kalleigh (Caleb) Wheeler and Jason Badgeley. Also survived by many more beloved family members. His legacy will always live through his numerous great-grandchildren.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Pearl (Beanie) and Florence (Thomas) Miller, his brother, Charles (Jerry) Miller, and his two children, Tamara Ann and Thomas Anson.
He graduated in the first class of Jonathan Alder High School in 1957. After high school, he attended Otterbein University. Tom retired from AEP (formerly Columbus and Southern Electric Company) after over 35 years of service. He also worked for the United States Trotting Association and the Village of Plain City. Tom was a proud member of several civic organizations: the Urania Masonic Lodge 311 in Plain City, the Scottish Rite Masons, the Aladdin Shrine, Kentucky Colonel, the Hilliard Moose and Elks, the Farm Bureau and a lifetime member of the Ohio Harness Horseman's Association.
Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a true PIONEER – a three-sport athlete (where he received many accolades throughout the region), booster, and unwavering Alder athletics supporter. His most favorite moments were spent supporting his grandchildren in their athletic and extracurricular activities. He also loved harness racing as an owner, breeder, and spectator. He had a green thumb and enjoyed having a large garden.
Tom will be remembered for his genuine zest for life, family, his quick wit and the king of one-liners; and most notably his backseat driving. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
A special thanks to the Pioneer community who embraced his love for Jonathan Alder sporting events throughout the years and making it possible for him to attend every game, while cheering alongside him.
Family will receive friends 3:00-6:00 PM on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at Ferguson Funeral Home, 202 East Main Street Plain City, Ohio 43064. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 9th at Ferguson Funeral Home with the burial to follow in Forest Grove Cemetery in Plain City.
Memorial contributions can be made in Tom Miller's honor to:
Jonathan Alder Athletic Boosters – 9200 US 42 Plain City, Ohio 43064
Plain City Historical Society – 111 West Main Street, Plain City, Ohio 43064
Please visit www.fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com to leave a special memory. Ferguson Funeral Home Plain City is honored to care for the Miller family.