John Keith Miller 's Obituary
John Keith Miller, son of John Thomas and Viola Faye (Mitchell) Miller, was born February 20, 1957 in Oakland, California. He departed this life on Monday, October 22, 2012 in his home near Seymour, Missouri, at the age of fifty-five years, eight months, and two days.
Raised in the Seymour area, John discovered his love for travel by exploring the Ozark hills. After high school, John faithfully served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning from service he used his passion of travel to become an over the road truck driver. Once John started his family, he wanted to stay at home more often so he began a career in the H-Vac industry returning to trucking later in his life.
For over 25 years, John shared his life with his love, Carolyn Kaye Johnson. On February 21, 1997 John and Kaye were united in marriage. He was a constant student of life and academics, family was his priority, and it was what drove him to be successful. John received several trade licenses, but was most proud of receiving his pilot license while in Oklahoma.
A faithful man, John taught his family the importance of God and he made Jesus Christ his Savior. If John had something and you needed it, he would give it. He understood the humble service of faith through your deeds. He lived his faith and gave his family unconditional love.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Miller. After his passing, John and Kaye returned to family home and remained in the Seymour area.
John is survived by his devoted wife Kaye Miller of the home, his sons John Heath Miller and wife Andrea Lee of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Thomas James Miller of the home; his daughters Pfeiffer Logan Duerkop of Springfield, Missouri and Heather Faye Calahan of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; his mother Viola Faye (Mitchell) Miller of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; his sister Debbie Alexander of Springfield, Missouri.
John Keith Miller, a loving father, son, uncle, caring neighbor and friend. He didn’t live his life at the fast pace of the interstate highways he traveled, instead John enjoyed the two lane roads that lead to family and friends. John took time for those he loved; he lived out his passions in life and cared for those that were on his path. We celebrate his life, his service, and his accomplishments; treasuring the memories he created for those he loved and who loved him.
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