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Jay Miller Obituary
Wood River - Jay L. Miller, Sr., 89, went to be with the Lord 1:08 pm, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Stillwater Senior Living Center in Edwardsville.
Born January 10, 1932 in Butler County, MO, he was the son of William Luther and Mary Ann (Gary) Miller.
A U.S. Army, Korean War veteran, he was first a meat cutter for H&R Meat Supply, working there 21 years before joining AA Hotel and Restaurant Supply retiring after 16 years. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in East Alton and a life-time member of Wood River VFW Post 2859.
On February 18, 1957 in Shawneetown, he married Darlene Rye. She survives.
Surviving also are two sons, Jay (Cindy) Miller of Wood River, Jeff (Stacie) Miller of Godfrey; two daughters, Darla (Paul) Abert of Edwardsville, Denise Little of East Alton; seven grandchildren, Lindsay (Brett) Wessel, Lauren (Cohl) Lane, Morgan (Nick) Yates, Jason Miller, Katie Miller, Nathan (Paige) Abert, Mallory Abert; four great grandchildren, Jocelyn Tiller, Tinley Wessel, Liam Lane, Reagan Abert; a brother, Dale (Jean) Miller in Crofton, KY; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Donald, Eldon, Bill and Joe Miller; a sister, Melissa Miller; and a son-in-law, Mark Little.
Visitation will be from 9 am until time of service at 11 am, Saturday, September 11 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Pastor Timothy Keller will officiate. In accordance with CDC, IDPH and family request, mask will be required.
Burial will follow in Woodland Hill Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Heartland Hospice.
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for Jay Miller
Connie Rizo
September 13, 2021
Darla and family: My deepest condolences. Keep ever before you the hope of the resurrection.
Don & Sherrry Smith
September 11, 2021
Prayers and sympathy to the Miller family on your loss.
Christi Nowak
September 10, 2021
I can't begin to tell you how honored I was to help take care of your Dad. Although there were difficult times, there were more good times. I'm so sorry for your loss. As I've said many times, this is one of the hardest parts of my job and it's never easy. Fly high Jay, you've earned your wings!
Michelle Wehrle /Shelley Tretter
September 10, 2021
So so sorry to hear of Mr Jays passing we all kids of the Millers and Tretters and Handlers grew up together back in the day im 61 sure remember Mr Jay and Mrs Darlene and esp Jay and Jeff you boys were around my age keeping you all in my heart thoughts and prayers Im in Ga now God bless you all .Mr Jay was like a uncle to me growing up love yas all .Shelley Tretter /Michelle Wehrle
Edward Sherard
September 10, 2021
Darla and Paul, my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I know the journey was a long one but the memories will last forever. Wishing God´s peace and comfort during your father´s home going.
Mark & Stephanie McClure
September 10, 2021
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the Jay Miller, Sr. family. Sorry for your loss. "Big Jay" was a good man. He was loved by many and will be missed. Great memories with him and his boys, Jay and Jeff.
Kevin Carol Hutchinson
September 9, 2021
Jay and Cindy so very sorry for your family´s loss our thoughts and prayers are with you !
Judith LeTourneau
September 9, 2021
Darla & Family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary A Tretter
September 9, 2021
Sending love and deepest sympathies to the Miller family at this time. So very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Jill Sewell Devlin
September 9, 2021
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I´m so sorry for your loss. "Uncle Jay" you will be missed. Love to you all.
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