William Alan "Big Al" Miller Jr.

William Alan "Big Al" Miller Jr. obituary, New Castle, IN

William Alan "Big Al" Miller Jr.

William Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rose City Funeral Home Macer-Hall-Marcum Chapel on Jan. 21, 2026.
William Alan "Big Al" Miller, Jr., 68, of New Castle, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born September 3, 1957, in New Castle to William and Margaret (McFall) Miller.

Alan loved golf, fishing, NASCAR and going to races at Mt. Lawn Speedway. He was also an avid Indiana University fan and would have been ecstatic over their National Championship in football.

Alan was an appliance technician who worked for Myers Furniture and Appliances for over 35 years.

Alan is survived by son: Adam Miller of New Castle, grandsons Ashton and Austin Miller, stepson Garrett (Jeanette) Craig, stepdaughter Jada Craig, companion Julia Murphy, brothers Ricky (Deborah) Miller and Roger (Diane) Miller, special cousin Tom (Roxanne) Lane as well as several nieces and nephews.

Alan was preceded in death by his son Jeremy Miller, his parents, listed above and sister Tammy Little.

A celebration of Alan's life will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Kennard Community Room 100 Main Street Kennard, IN 47351.

Online condolences may be shared at www.rosecityfunerals.com.

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