James T. Miller, 55, passed away at his 4B Road residence Tuesday evening, May 10, 2011 at 9 p.m. He remained at home in the care of his family and the Center for Hospice after enduring a several year illness.
Jim was born the son of Ray W. and Esther L. (Stone) Miller on March 18, 1956 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was raised in Plymouth and graduated from PHS in 1975 where he played football and basketball and was known as “Big Jim”.
He had been involved in his family’s painting business and farming. Jim had a love for row crop farming, John Deere tractors and hunting. Before experiencing health problems he was a dependable worker for Eagle Craft, Bomarko, Lobdell-Emery and Burt’s Body Shop.
Jim, along with his father, was a member of the Marshall County Sherriff’s Posse and the VFW Post 1162 Men’s Auxiliary. He also attended the North Liberty Church of Christ.
Surviving is his wife Debora A. (Goodman) Miller whom he married on August 21, 1999 in Knoxville, Tenn., his parents Ray and Esther Miller of Plymouth, his sister RaeAnn Odom of Poplar Grove, Miss., Jim’s children; three daughters and one son from a former marriage survive and remember their Dad as being very family oriented. They are: DeAnn D. Nichols of Rochester, Ind., Melanie J. (Marty) Farrar, Jamie L. (Matthew) Mattke and Bryan T. Miller all of Plymouth survive with five grandsons, one granddaughter, one niece and one nephew.
A step-son; Michael “Barney” Harville and fiancé Laura of Akron, Ohio also survive with one step-grandson, one step-granddaughter and Jim’s in-laws; James and Elizabeth Goodman of New Carlisle, Ind..
He was preceded in death by a step-son Jeffrey S. Harville. Visitation for Jim will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the North Liberty Church of Christ, 65225 St. Rd 23, North Liberty, Ind. with the Pastor Tim Stewart officiating. Calling will continue at the church after 10 a.m. until time of services. Burial will follow in the Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Indiana.
Memorial gifts may be made to the family or the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent – Hemophilia Foundation, 2001 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260, The Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or the North Liberty Church of Christ.
A memorial page on Facebook will be set-up under JamesT. Miller.
Nancy Edel says
My heart goes out to Ray, Esther, RaeAnn, Debbie and Jim\’s children. Jim will be missed by his family and friends who dearly loved him. Jim, may you be at peace at last.
Your cousin from Arizona-Nancy
Cathy Criswell says
We are so sorry to hear of Jim\’s passing. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Diana Combass says
Mom, Pop Sis and Family (Kerry, April, DeeAnn, Mel, Jamie and Brian)
I Love you and I loved and miss Jim he was and always will be very special to me ! He was the best Son, Dad and Brother anyone could ask for he was always following after Rae and me when we were growing up and we loved it remember sis! All my Love and best wishes to all ya\”ll !
Diana Hatfield Combass
Irene Daugherty Rude says
I cannot believe our Little Jimmy is gone. God bless Ray, Esther and all of Jimmy\’s family. We all know he is in much better place now, but darn it sure is hard to let go of our loved ones.
He will now be in Heaven with our loving family. Uncle Jay and Jimmy may even get to go snipe hunting again!!
Words cannot express how my heart goes out to all of you. God keep you in his loving hands and may you find peace through His love.
Don Rude & Irene Daugherty Rude
Carol J McLochlin says
Ester and Ray
I am so sorry that you have lost your son. God be with you in this very trying time Carol McLochlin
Pauline Nelson says
My dear sweet Debbie, you are like a daughter to me. I want you to know my prayers and love will be with you always. I will always keep you in my prayer. Your family has always been like family to me and my dear loved one, Bob Nelson who also is in heaven with JESUS. May the Love of JESUS be near you and all of Jim\’s family and give you peace. Pauline Nelson
Teresa Campbell Graham says
I am so saddened by this news. Debbie, it was so nice to meet you and spend time talking with you both at the reunion a few years ago. I\’m so glad he found happiness with you!
To Jim\’s parents, I\’ll always remember Mr. Miller painting our house on Baker Street, many, many years ago. You raised a very kind, gentle man and he will be truly missed.
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies are with you all. The memories will live on and comfort you.
Wilma & Don Jones says
At this time of sorrow, may you find
comfort in your memories.
Love and Prayers,
Don & Wilma Jones
Glenna O\'Neil Breese says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know my cousin well but know his parents. My parents were Oscar(Pete) and Agnas Daugherty. And my sister was Darlene(Bill) Wright of Plymouth. I had a brother Donavan who died a few years agao and I was the middle child(Glenna). It is oh so sad that we only speak when there is something like this going on in the Family.
He will be missed by all, and God has a way of healing in time.
God Bless,
Glenna & Danny Breese
Nancy Edel says
My heart goes out to Ray, Esther, RaeAnn, Debbie and Jim\’s children. Jim will be missed by his family and friends who dearly loved him. Jim, may you be at peace at last.
Your cousin from Arizona-Nancy
Cathy Criswell says
We are so sorry to hear of Jim\’s passing. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Diana Combass says
Mom, Pop Sis and Family (Kerry, April, DeeAnn, Mel, Jamie and Brian)
I Love you and I loved and miss Jim he was and always will be very special to me ! He was the best Son, Dad and Brother anyone could ask for he was always following after Rae and me when we were growing up and we loved it remember sis! All my Love and best wishes to all ya\”ll !
Diana Hatfield Combass
Irene Daugherty Rude says
I cannot believe our Little Jimmy is gone. God bless Ray, Esther and all of Jimmy\’s family. We all know he is in much better place now, but darn it sure is hard to let go of our loved ones.
He will now be in Heaven with our loving family. Uncle Jay and Jimmy may even get to go snipe hunting again!!
Words cannot express how my heart goes out to all of you. God keep you in his loving hands and may you find peace through His love.
Don Rude & Irene Daugherty Rude
Carol J McLochlin says
Ester and Ray
I am so sorry that you have lost your son. God be with you in this very trying time Carol McLochlin
Pauline Nelson says
My dear sweet Debbie, you are like a daughter to me. I want you to know my prayers and love will be with you always. I will always keep you in my prayer. Your family has always been like family to me and my dear loved one, Bob Nelson who also is in heaven with JESUS. May the Love of JESUS be near you and all of Jim\’s family and give you peace. Pauline Nelson
Teresa Campbell Graham says
I am so saddened by this news. Debbie, it was so nice to meet you and spend time talking with you both at the reunion a few years ago. I\’m so glad he found happiness with you!
To Jim\’s parents, I\’ll always remember Mr. Miller painting our house on Baker Street, many, many years ago. You raised a very kind, gentle man and he will be truly missed.
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies are with you all. The memories will live on and comfort you.
Wilma & Don Jones says
At this time of sorrow, may you find
comfort in your memories.
Love and Prayers,
Don & Wilma Jones
Glenna O\'Neil Breese says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know my cousin well but know his parents. My parents were Oscar(Pete) and Agnas Daugherty. And my sister was Darlene(Bill) Wright of Plymouth. I had a brother Donavan who died a few years agao and I was the middle child(Glenna). It is oh so sad that we only speak when there is something like this going on in the Family.
He will be missed by all, and God has a way of healing in time.
God Bless,
Glenna & Danny Breese