David Gerard Miller
1935 - 20256
From the Jun 17, 2025 e-EditionDavid Gerard Miller, age 89, of McKenzie, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence.
McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Mr. Miller are Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at McKenzie Church of Christ. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at McKenzie Church of Christ.
Mr. Miller was born on August 12, 1935, in Governor's Island, New York, to the late Dorsey Miller and Helen Bersenger Miller. Mr. Miller is a graduate of McKenzie High School class of 1953. He attended McKenzie Church of Christ, where he served as both a deacon and an elder. He was always fervent in his desire to spread the gospel to those with whom he came in contact. Mr. Miller was a Tennessee Army National Guard veteran, achieving the rank of Captain. He was an agent and worked for CSX Transportation for 38 years. Mr. Miller was an avid golfer and a Tennessee Vols football fan, and also enjoyed traveling and gardening.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 71 years, Betty Dabbs Miller of McKenzie; son, Steve Miller and wife Judy of Hamilton, Alabama; daughter, Linda Crocker and husband Andy of Lucas, Texas; brother, Richard Miller and wife Loretta of Memphis.
Mr. Miller had four grandchildren: Benji Miller and wife Hannah, Marcy Mayes and husband Wes, Ashley Mutchler and husband Josh, and Jennifer Oliver and husband Josh. He also had seven grandchildren: Libby Miller, Annie James Miller, Mae Miller, Madelyn Mayes, Millie Mayes, Kai Mutchler, and Connor Oliver.
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