Willis Darrell Miller

Willis Darrell Miller obituary, Dillon, MT

Willis Darrell Miller

Willis Miller Obituary

Visit the Brundage Funeral Home - Dillon website to view the full obituary.

Willis Darrell Miller, Age 69, of Lima, Montana, passed away peacefully at his home in Lima on December 30, 2024. 

Celebration of Life to be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Lima Community Center at 1pm, all are welcome.

 Darrell was born September 26, 1955, in Clinton, Missouri to Lyola and Willis G. Miller. He graduated from Lima High School, class of 1974. He served in the USAF 1974 to 1978. He was stationed at the US Chanute Air Force Base-Germany. Darrell married the love of his life on October 14, 1989. Darrell was an avid hunter and camper. He loved Montana and driving it's scenic backroads. He enjoyed playing pool and was an excellent player. He was on a pool league until the last couple years. He played a wicked game of pinochle and cribbage. He had many friends as he traveled on his Harley. Darrell's favorite title in the world was "papa." He deeply loved his kids and grandkids, nephews and niece. Darrell was a kind, giving soul who will be missed by many. 

Darrell is survived by his wife of 35 years, Clarie Miller, children Lynn (Mike) Demcho, Anthony (Shauna) Miller, Christopher (Amber) Fields, and Naomi Miller. Grandchildren, Cody Carpenter, Hailey Demcho, MaryJane Demcho, McKenna Demcho, Ciara Miller, Marcus Miller, Darrius Miller, Arielle Miller, Elisabeth Miller, Madison Fields, Lillie Fields, and Joey Fields. Great Grandchildren, Raylynn Carpenter, Navari Welcher and Normani Welcher. Sister Teresa Sneva of Mesa Az, Nora Brown of Missoula, MT, niece Chelsea Sneva, nephew Eric Sneva, step-sister Linda Cochran.

Please come and share a story or good time you've had with Darrell. He had an amazing life and story.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Brundage Funeral Home - Dillon

300 South Atlantic St, Dillon, MT 59725

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