MATTHEW J. MILLER

MATTHEW MILLER Obituary

MILLER, DEPUTY SHERIFF MATTHEW J., 53, of Altamonte Springs, Florida was killed in a motorcycle accident on Monday, December 26, 2011 while attempting to make a traffic stop. He was born in Orlando, Florida on February 28, 1958 and was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Deputy Miller was a graduate of Lyman High School, class of '77. He served as a corporal in the Marine Corps Reserves from 1978 through 1984, the Longwood Police Department from 1984 through 1987, and the Seminole County Sheriff's Office from 1987 until present. Deputy Miller was an avid motorcycle rider and played both racquetball and golf. He was a very caring individual, dedicated to his family and his community. He served the community for nearly 30 years with integrity and professionalism and was a mentor to the younger officers. He was preceded in death by his father, James Monroe Miller, mother, Carolyn Moore Miller, and father-in-law Locke Wilde. He is survived by his wife, Laura Lee of Altamonte Springs, Florida; brother, J. Gary Miller and wife Stacey L. Miller of Maitland, Florida; sister, Carol L. Trahant and husband Larry Trahant of Chatsworth, California; nephews, Griff, Sam, and Colby Miller of Maitland, Florida; stepson, Chris Welch of Orlando, Florida, stepdaughter Brittany Welch of Tumbelton, Alabama, stepdaughter, Stephanie Dubeck of Jupiter, Florida; mother-in-law, Patsy Wilde of Altamonte Springs, Florida, father-in-law and mother-in-law Tommy and Nancy Lee of Palm Coast, Florida; and grandson, Blaine Welch of Tumbelton, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at the Northland Church located at 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood, Florida. The funeral service will be held at the Northland Church on Wednesday, January 04, 2012 at 11 a.m. and interment will follow at Oaklawn Park Cemetery, 5000 County Road 46A, Lake Mary, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation be made to the Kids House of Seminole, 5467 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. , Sanford, FL, 32773. Baldwin - Fairchild Funeral Homes and Cemeteries Oaklawn Chapel 5000 CR 46A Sanford, Florida 32773 407-322-4263 in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jan. 1, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for MATTHEW MILLER

13 Entries

Brian Woodard

January 4, 2012

God Bless you Matt. Every time somebody has a good putt but misses, I will think of you.
Plus the years of racketball at the club. We will miss you CL

Cathy Sanders

January 4, 2012

Thank You for protecting our community. My prayers are with his family and friends.. God Bless

D Keller

January 3, 2012

To the Miller Family:

There is no greater love then for a man to lay down his life for another; something most of us never even consider, yet Deputy Sheriff Matt Miller did this every day of his life. He was a blessing to anyone who crossed paths with him, a treasure to our community who will be dearly missed.

Privileged to observe him in his duties each Sunday evening at our church, Matt was a comforting police presence, attentive, cheerful, helpful, deeply committed to protecting the community he loved, a great example for all of us to follow. Thank you Matt!

May each of you find the precious comfort that God hath made available for such a time as this.

My deepest sympathy & heartfelt prayers go out to you during this time.

John 14:2-3 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

Jason and Marissa Toepler

January 3, 2012

Laura, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss.

S. D.

January 3, 2012

My husband shared the road with Matt as a fellow traffic, motorcycle police officer for Altamonte. He remembers him fondly and the times during the heat of the summer when they would grab a soda together to try and cool down. He, too, would run radar in the same spot that took Matt's life. As the wives sending them off to work everyday there is always a level of worry that the worst would happen. As you are going through the worst we pray that God will grant you His peace that only He can give through the hardest time.

Mike Best

January 3, 2012

No words can express the sorrow of Matt leaving way too early. What a dedicated lawman he was. Rest Brother, as Heaven is a better place with you there guarding the Pearly Gates with our Maker. We will see you again. Reunion will be sweet, as God has promised us all.
2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Neil Siegel

January 2, 2012

My Deepest sympathy to the family of DS Matthew Miller.What comes to my mind is that we always loose our best Deputies or police officers.I did not know DS Miller but at this time I would like to thank him for his service with the Semoinole Co sheriff's Dept and also to the citizens of Semoinole co and the state of florida.My thoughts & prayers are with his family and also to all his beloved Deputies.May god comfort all of you during this time of sorrow.In this business we never know when the last day is comming or approaching.We have to pray everyday and count our blessings each day.DS Miller is gone but I know he will never be forgotten.Neil Siegel Palm Beach Co. Sheriff's Department/West Co.Bellglade Florida

Corey Salaam

January 2, 2012

To the Family I am very sorry for your loss. Matt was my friend and I really enjoyed making him laugh at the dealership. May he rest in peace. I will keep him and the family in prayers during this difficult time.

Dena Cassidy

January 2, 2012

To the Miller Family,

I am sorry to hear about Matt's passing. He was a wonderful man and have always thought of him foundly. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Dena Cassidy

Janice Walthers

January 1, 2012

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers of solace to you and your family.

Teresa Handley

January 1, 2012

Laura,

A piece of our hearts were taken December 26 for all who knew and loved Matt. He was a loyal friend and a wonderful person who will be missed dearly. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will always be here for you.

With sincere and deepest sympathy,

Lee and Teresa Handley

Michael, April McCullough

January 1, 2012

We love and miss you Matthew! Forever in our hearts!

Philip Buster

January 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Matt! You were an outstanding person and will be greatly missed

The Buster Family

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