James Clarence "Junior" Miller son of the late Ruth Bryant Miller and James Clarence Miller was born at Lesterville, Missouri, on June 2, 1927. He departed this life at Crocker Country Living in Lesterville, Missouri, on March 9, 2010, having attained the age of 82 years, nine months and seven days.
On June 11, 1950 in Lesterville, Missouri, Junior was united in marriage to Donna Fern Brooks and to this loving union one son was born. Junior was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Lesterville First Baptist Church. Junior enjoyed spending time outside; he loved fishing and going camping. He also enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals Baseball. Junior's greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Junior was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Lindell, Donald and Dale Miller.
Junior is survived by his wife, Donna Miller of Lesterville, Missouri, his son, Terry Miller and wife Sandra of Branson, Missouri, one brother, Kent Miller and wife Mae of Dixon, Missouri, three sisters, Delores Durham of Ironton, Missouri, Rhonda Sencibaugh and husband Ronald of Anchorage, Alaska, Wanda Bellamy and husband Vaughn of Springfield, Missouri, one grandson, Bryan Miller and wife Marsha of Branson, Missouri, two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Ethan and one step-grandson, Cameron Bohnstedt of Quincy, Illinois. Junior is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many friends who will deeply mourn his passing.
Visitation: Wed. 6 tp 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Lesterville First Baptist Church
Ministers: Reverend Bob Nichols and Reverend Mark Winn
Music: Sue Kelley
Burial: Lesterville Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Dwan Crocker, Joe Crocker, Jeff Crocker, Harold Jordan, Bob Chadbourne and Mike Kane.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Lesterville, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital