"A Man among men..."
In loving memory of
Cleo Miller
March 28, 1927 - September 16, 2018
Cleo James Miller, Jr. was born March 28,1927 in Indianapolis, IN. to Cleo J. Miller, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Miller.
Cleo, lovingly called Junior, Dad, and Granddaddy, was blessed to live a full life. He attended Crispus Attucks High School and enlisted in the Army at an early age. In 1948 he married the love of his life, Mary L. Coleman. To this blessed union nine children were born, five girls and four boys.
Cleo dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age and grew up in the First Church of Christ Holiness, USA. As a mature faithful member he became a Deacon of First Church and served diligently for many years.
Cleo was a devoted worker at Allison's General Motors for 41 years. He enjoyed his job for many reasons; It helped him to provide for his large family and he thanked God for this blessing daily.
He left for work daily two hours earlier than he had to be there, and even tried to attend work during the blizzard of 1978 when the job shut down. Cleo was faithful to his job and his family. He often talked of the exciting and challenging situations he faced on his job everyday. Cleo loved Allison's and retired after 41 years of service.
Cleo's favorite past-time was spent loving his wife, children and family. He was very supportive to his children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great -great grandchildren; and could be found attending the many graduations, weddings, birthday celebrations, family reunions etc. His presence made our lives complete and he will be honored, cherished and missed forever!
Cleo James Miller, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at home in the loving care of his children, at the age of 91 years old and six months.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo J. Miller, Sr. and Mary E. Miller, his brother James Robinson, his sister Audrey, his wife of 47 years, Mary L. Miller, daughter Diana Lynn Rogers, grandsons Anthony D. Miller, Kory L. Miller, and Robert J. Miller, and great granddaughter Emery L. Miller.
Mr. Miller leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Eula Marie Cowherd, Brenda Wright (Michael), Sheila Gray, Crystal Kelley (Michael), sons, Cleo J. Miller, III (Karen), William M. Miller (Pat), Maurice Miller, and Richard J. Miller, cousin/sister Dorthella Williams, 22 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends. He was a granddaddy to everyone!
Tributes
"A Man among men..."
"My prayers is that GOD give you all peace and comfort in your time if sorrow ,IN JESUS NAME AMEN. LOVE YOU ALL....FROM RHONDA YOUNG."
"With heartfelt sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you. He has received his crown of righteousness. Humbly submitted. Apostle Raymond J. Keith, Jr.,First Lady Joan Keith, and Indiana Diocese"
"Marie and family, my condolences to you all. I will miss the talks me and Mr. Miller had when we saw each other. Be strong in all things, because God is in control. "
"Crystal, My condolences to your and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Chareda White"
"Dearest Crystal Kelley, May God bless you and your family at this time of great loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Brenda Watkins"