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Hoppy Miller Obituary

Howard "Hoppy" Clinton Miller, 59, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away on February 25, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem after complications from a stroke. Hoppy attended Fleetwood Area High School before pursuing a lifelong career in the automotive industry. He owned and operated KMK Garage in Fleetwood for 28 years, known for his skill and dedication to his work. He was also a talented demolition derby car builder and competitor, specializing in the "small car" division whenever he got behind the wheel. Beyond cars, Hoppy and Kim spent 20 years rescuing pigs, giving them a second chance at a good life. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Kimberly C. Miller; father, Howard C. Miller Jr.; daughter, Kory Moore (husband Benjamin) of Fleetwood; son, Tyler Miller (wife Morgan) of Leesport; and his five grandchildren-Brody, Elizabeth, Kara, Elaina, and Ellora. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Kercher (wife Donna); sister, Tammy Miller; and brother, Scott Miller. He was predeceased by his mother, Joanne Smith; brother, Barry Kercher; and sister, Darlene Miller. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 6:00-8:00pm, at Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 W. Main St., Fleetwood, PA. Another viewing will be Friday March 7th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM followed by a time of remembrance at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Berks County Memorial Gardens, 201 Evansville Rd, Fleetwood, PA. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Memorial Fund of Howard C. Miller P.O. Box 307 Fleetwood, PA 19522. Online condolences may be shared at www.MaeStumpFuneralHome.com.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 1, 2025.

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Kim

June 28, 2025

Its been 4 months since your passing. There are so many things Id love to be able to tell you and ask you. You where a smart man. Now that you aren't here, I realize more how intelligent you really where. Im fortunate to be left with our amazing children, for them I will always love you for. I sincerely wish you would have taken care of yourself. It mattered in the end. Please watch over us and guide us in the right direction. I sleep with the last shirt you wore, it gives me a feeling of security and love

Michael R Evans

March 10, 2025

So very sad, I've known Hoppy since 1987 when I began taking cars to his garage for inspection. Quite a friendship grew and we began working on many things together. He always have a good sense of humor and was always full of surprises some good some not so good. Like when he asked to go with to get a car out of the city. When we got in there it was difficult to get the car out of a parking space with the tow truck, we tried to started and it ran. He asked if I would describe it instead of towing it, so I agreed and began driving out of the city while he followed in the tow truck. I came up to a red light and mother sitting there waiting first in line when I suddenly felt something hitting the car from behind, when I looked in the mirror it was Hoppy in the tow truck and he began trying to push a car forward. I did not file being pushed into the intersection so I put the car in reverse and began pushing backwards. The truck being a lot stronger continued pushing me forward as I began smoking the tires trying to push backwards. There was a lot of noise and a lot of smoke and luckily the light turned green. When I looked in the mirror I could see Hoppy laughing as we continued on. We had a lot of fun times like this over the years, like when he Rich and I and a small demolition derby in his backyard at two in the morning... I will always have these good memories and never forget him. Rest in peace my friend.

Connie Gallagher

March 5, 2025

My condolences to his family !

Alicia

March 3, 2025

Rest easy Hoppy. Every time I need parts for my Ford just know I'm thinking of ya! Xoxo

Dave Miller

March 2, 2025

To Hoppy's family, so sorry to hear of Hoppy's passing. When I lived in Fleetwood Hoppy worked on my Trucks and I got to meet His wife Kim there as well.
I used to work with Hoppy's father Howard.
May you find the peace that only Jesus brings

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