(From Simpson Funeral Home)Gary Leroy Miller went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, December 10, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born on August 2, 1943 to Howard V. and Dora E. Miller.
As a young man, Gary served in the army as a Private E2. For most of his life, he worked as a wallpaper hanger and took pride in the quality of his work. On August 5, 1967, he married Mildred “Milly” Olive Dodson. They raised a daughter, Melinda (Mendy), and two sons, Colby and William (Bill).
In his free time, Gary enjoyed flying airplanes, playing the piano, and was an active member of Purcell Baptist Church. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Gary is survived by his wife, Milly, of Neck City, MO; his daughter, Mendy Preston and her husband Steve of Webb City, MO; his son, Colby Miller, and his wife Electa of Roseburg, OR; his son, WH Miller, of Neck City, MO; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Preceding Gary in death were his parents, Howard and Dora, his brother, Leonard (Buddy), and his sister, Jessie Hatfield.
A funeral service will be held at Purcell Baptist Church in Purcell, MO on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Friends Cemetery in Purcell, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Gideons International in care of Simpson Funeral Home.
Services are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, MO.
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