Maurice Lloyd Miller, Sr., age 78 passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home in Batesville, IN. Born December 12, 1937 in Batesville, he was the son of Frederick & Edith (Doyle) Miller. He proudly served his country from 1961 – 1963 in the US Army. He was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War.
He was a 1955 graduate of New Point High School After moving to Batesville, he started working for Batesville Casket Co in 1955 and retired after 48 years in 2003. He married Velma Meadows on May 20, 1960 in Greensburg, IN and was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in Batesville. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and vacationing in Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Maurice is survived by his loving wife Velma Miller, his daughter Melanie Roell (Bill) of Batesville and his sons Jerry Miller (Ceil) of Batesville, Mike Miller (Tonya) of Corbin, KY and Frederick Miller (Cheryl) of Batesville, IN. He will also be missed by his 21 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and his sister Janet Duval (Don) of Greensburg, IN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Maurice Miller Jr., a granddaughter and his brothers Keith & Alvin Miller.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 5-8pm at Meyers Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:00am at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Couch officiating. Burial will take place immediately following services at South Park Cemetery in Greensburg, IN. Memorials are suggested to the Ripley County Humane Society or the National Parkinson’s Foundation c/o the funeral home.
Online condolences at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com