Friday, February 5, 2021

Charlie Miller


(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Charles (Charlie) E. Miller, age 86, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Monday morning, February 1, 2021 in the comfort of his home.

Charlie was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on February 9, 1934 to the union of the late Perry and Edith (Gilmore) Miller.

After graduating from Bristow High School in 1952, Charlie began a long career in the land surveying field. He worked for the Oklahoma Highway Department, Allgeier Martin and Associates, Inc., the City of Joplin and in 1977 started Tri-State Engineering with business partner Steve Lett. 








Charlie retired from Tri-State Engineering on January 1, 1995. During his career, Charlie was appointed by the Governor of Missouri the Jasper County Surveyor position in 1987. He held this position for eight years.

On December 5, 1959, Charlie was united in marriage to Barbara J. White in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They spent 56 precious years together before her passing on May 11, 2016.

Charlie was also preceded in death by a son, Brian Miller, on December 1, 2000.

Survivors include children; Curtis Miller of Joplin, Missouri, Eric Miller and wife, Melanie of Seneca Missouri, Janet Jenkins of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; siblings, Russell Miller, Barry Miller, Laritha Lee; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; together with several extended family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021 in the chapel of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary with Pastor Fred Vogel officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the service. Burial will take place at Osborne Memorial Cemetery in Joplin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Compassus in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri.

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