MILLER, Melvin LeRoy - b. December 25, 1921 - d. March 19, 2013

[patyrn]

Melvin LeRoy Miller, age 91, of Moline, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Sedan, Kansas.  He was born on December 25, 1921 in Elk County, Kansas, the son of John William "J.W." and Marie Mae (Davis) Miller.

Melvin served his country during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps.  He worked as a trackman for Santa Fe Railroad.  On September 27, 1943, Melvin was united in marriage to Juanita Maxine Estep in Columbus, Kansas.  He was baptized and became a member of the Moline First Baptist Church on December 9, 1934 where he is still an honorary Deacon.  Melvin was also a member of the American Legion, and he enjoyed gardening, mowing, being outdoors, walking, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Juanita Miller of Moline, Kansas; one son, Greg Miller and his wife, Sandy of Fredonia, Kansas; one daughter, Aundrea "Andi" Hebb and her husband, John of Moline, Kansas; 5 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.  Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Olive Bryan, Mina Workman, Esther Thayer, Fern Adkins, and Lola Foust; three brothers, Bill, John, and Erwin; and two in infancy.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Moline First Baptist Church in Moline, Kansas.  Viewing will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be in the Moline Cemetery.  Family suggests contributions be made to the Moline First Baptist Church or the American Legion Ferguson-Spease Post #388 and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www,countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)

[Buddyboy]

I remember Melvin and Juanita. I sang in the choir with them at the church. He was a very quiet and nice man.

Scotty Zollars