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January 30, 1941 - May 31,
2015
of
Randolph, AL
passed away
May 31, 2015 at his home
Gary is survived by his
wife of 18 years, Judy Lawley Robinson Miller;
daughters, Pamela (Erick) Miller Newman, Seattle, WA, Rhonda Miller Kirby, Prattville;
grandchildren, Brian C. (Joy) Kirby, Wetumpka, Hunter K. Kirby, Montgomery, Caitlin A. Kirby, Eugene, OR, Erika and Jack Newman, Seattle;
great granddaughter, Sophia Born, Eugene.
He is also survived by three step children, Ed Robinson, Mill Valley, CA, Jennifer Robinson, Memphis, TN, and Jeff Robinson, Norcross, GA;
three step grandchildren, Avery Robinson, Mill Valley, Jeffrey and Jordan Robinson, Norcross;
brothers, Roger (Sandy) Miller, Fred (Kaye) Miller, all of Salina, KS, Myron (Rosie) Miller, Colo Springs, CO;
sister, Marilyn (DeVane) Dinkle, Russell, KS;
and by his dog, Lady.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Clemmons Miller,
parents, Godfred and Alvina Miller, Russell;
and two sisters who recently passed away in February: Sharon Miller, Russell, KS and DiAnn (Kenneth) Becker, Sylvan Grove, KS.
Gary was a member of Randolph Baptist Church where
he and Judy enjoyed growing in their faith in the Lord. He was a former member
of Frazer UMC in Montgomery. Gary had an amazingly unselfish love, particularly
for his daughters and grandchildren, then extending out to others, especially
his 92 year old mother-in-law, Alice Lawley. He was loved by everyone who came
in contact with him. He was retired from the Army and an avid Auburn
fan.
No flowers requested. Donations may be made to
Wesley Gardens Retirement Home, 1555 Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL 36117, where
Gary worked 15 years as Dietary Manager;
or to Randolph Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 275, Randolph, AL 36792.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice of Clanton, AL for their amazing care the last three weeks, especially their niece, Anne Taddicken.
daughters, Pamela (Erick) Miller Newman, Seattle, WA, Rhonda Miller Kirby, Prattville;
grandchildren, Brian C. (Joy) Kirby, Wetumpka, Hunter K. Kirby, Montgomery, Caitlin A. Kirby, Eugene, OR, Erika and Jack Newman, Seattle;
great granddaughter, Sophia Born, Eugene.
He is also survived by three step children, Ed Robinson, Mill Valley, CA, Jennifer Robinson, Memphis, TN, and Jeff Robinson, Norcross, GA;
three step grandchildren, Avery Robinson, Mill Valley, Jeffrey and Jordan Robinson, Norcross;
brothers, Roger (Sandy) Miller, Fred (Kaye) Miller, all of Salina, KS, Myron (Rosie) Miller, Colo Springs, CO;
sister, Marilyn (DeVane) Dinkle, Russell, KS;
and by his dog, Lady.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Clemmons Miller,
parents, Godfred and Alvina Miller, Russell;
and two sisters who recently passed away in February: Sharon Miller, Russell, KS and DiAnn (Kenneth) Becker, Sylvan Grove, KS.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 4,
2015, 1:30 PM, at Rockco Funeral Home, Montevallo, AL. with Bro. Tony Reynolds,
his pastor, presiding.
Visitation will be Wednesday Evening, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Rockco Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2:45 PM from the Alabama National Cemetery with full military honors with Bro. Tom Hammett presiding.
Visitation will be Wednesday Evening, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Rockco Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2:45 PM from the Alabama National Cemetery with full military honors with Bro. Tom Hammett presiding.
Pallbearers will be Brian and Hunter Kirby, Ed and
Jeff Robinson, and Andrew and Tyler Pair who were neighbors in Montgomery and
like his own sons.
Honorary pallbearers will be young grandson, Jack Newman, Gary’s SS Class at Randolph, his family, Judy’s family, his first wife’s family and Shawn Scott.
Honorary pallbearers will be young grandson, Jack Newman, Gary’s SS Class at Randolph, his family, Judy’s family, his first wife’s family and Shawn Scott.
or to Randolph Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 275, Randolph, AL 36792.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice of Clanton, AL for their amazing care the last three weeks, especially their niece, Anne Taddicken.
