James Wesley "J.W." Miller

James Wesley "J.W." Miller, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at his home.

He was born May 4, 1937, to Lula and David Miller, and lived his entire life on the Miller Farm in the Valley Creek area of Hardin County.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. A lifelong member of Valley Creek Baptist Church, he served in various roles including chairman of the building committee to relocate the church to its present site. Although a lifelong farmer, he also worked for Gulf Oil Corporation for five years and served 30 years as a rural letter carrier. As a passionate farmer who found joy in working on the land, he was known for his generosity, often using his farm and construction equipment to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends in the community.

J.W. was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lula Mae Hall Miller and David T. Miller; and his sister, Christine Eubank.

He was married for 68 years to his high school sweetheart, Joy Carroll Mossbarger Miller, who survives him. He also is survived by two sons, Wesley Miller and wife, Penny, of Elizabethtown and Greg Miller and wife, Susan, of Lexington; three grandchildren, Josh (Kelly) Miller and Amanda (John) McNeeley, all of Elizabethtown, and Austin (Christina) Miller of Cincinnati, Ohio; and a stepgrandchild, Alex (Kenny) Roberts of Eastview. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Easton and Carson Miller, Payton McNeeley, all of Elizabethtown, and Otto James Miller of Cincinnati; and a stepgreat-grandson, Cainen Childress of Eastview.

Mr. Miller's funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Valley Creek Baptist Church with Brother Scott Kerr officiating. Burial follows in Valley Creek Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown and continues at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Creek Baptist Church Missions or Hosparus Central Kentucky.