Slugger Miller

(From Parker Mortuary)

Vaughn Allen "Slugger" Miller, III, age 44, Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Mercy of Joplin.

Vaughn was born December 27, 1972 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and moved to the Carl Junction area where he attended school. He moved to Wichita following school, and worked in construction for many years. He recently returned to Carl Junction. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved hunting and fishing. He was also known for his soft heart for animals.

Slugger is survived by his parents, Vaughn and Kathy Miller of Carl Junction; children, Kadyn Miller, Cody Miller, Reilly Miller, and Kylen Miller; sister, Romi Giltner and husband Terry of Chouteau, Oklahoma; nephew, Nickolas Giltner, and niece, Kortney Giltner.

Funeral services will be Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Parker Mortuary Chapel with visitation to follow.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.