Tommy Miller

Tommy Miller obituary

Tommy Miller

Tommy Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Tommy Miller, age 81, of Lima, was called to his Heavenly Home on August 27, 2025, at his home.

Tommy was born on April 5, 1944, in Hindman, KY, to the late Mart and Frankie (Griffith) Miller. In September of 1986, he married Joyce Kathleen (Newland) Miller who preceded him in death on November 3, 2024. They are now reunited in Heaven to celebrate Joyce''s birthday on August 29th.

Tommy was a member of the Laborers' Local 329. He loved to hunt and fish, and you could often find him tinkering at home. He loved old country music: George Strait, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, and he also enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley. He cherished spending time with his wife, his children, and his grandchildren who he loved dearly.

He is survived by his children: Tammy (Jay) Troike of IN, Pamela Williams of Butler, IN, Helen (Derrick Staley) Meenach of Hicksville, Thomas D. (Melissa) Miller of Lima, and Olivia (Steven Shook) Meenach of Lima, his grandchildren: Cole, Jade, Foxleigh, Elizabeth, Aaron, Amanda, and Kenneth, his brother, Johnny (Juanita) Jenkins, his son-in-law, Michael (Stacey) Meenach, and his sister-in-law, Becky Starkey of Lima.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Tommy was preceded in death by his siblings: Virgie Owsley, Dory Isaac, and Klel Miller.

Services are pending at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tommy's family.

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