Eugene E. Miller

Eugene E. Miller died on June 28, 2015, of Tyler after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, with the Rev. Richard Luna and Rev. Stephen Rhoades officiating with visitation following, at Pollard UMC. Private burial will be held prior to the memorial service under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Gene was born on September 17, 1924 on a farm north of Clarksville, Tx to O. L. Miller and Linnie Gaither Miller. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1942 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was sent to Australia and for the next three years served as the troops regained the Pacific, island by island. He was awarded 5 Bronze Stars discharged with the rank of Tech. Sgt. Gene moved to Dallas where he went to work for Nabisco and attended Dallas College of SMU. He was transferred to Tyler in 1968 as Area Manager. Gene retired in 1983 and became a "full time volunteer". He taught the 55 Alive Driving Program many years, served two terms as President of the Smith County Woodworkers, volunteered at St Paul UMC and participated in founding of the Pollard UMC Wednesday Work Crew. As a member of Pollard UMC, Gene served in many capacities. For his ability to rebuild and repair, he was named "Mr. Magic" by a friend. He was happiest when serving the church, family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Caroline Miller; son, Gregory and Wife Susan Miller of Garland; daughter, Elizabeth and Husband Lance Wilborn of Mansfield; granddaughters, Dr. Mary Beth and husband Dr. Todd Phillips of Pittsburgh, (PA); Julie and Husband Rick Neal of Edmond, OK; Erin Wilborn; great grandson, Jonathan Neal and 3 nephews, Stan, Ron, and Mike Miller. Special thanks to Dr. George Plotkin and Dr. Andrew Bentley for their compassionate care. Memorials may be made to Pollard UMC 3030 Copeland Road, Tyler, TX, 75701, St Paul’s Children’s Foundation 1358 E Richards St, Tyler, TX 75702, the Parkinson Foundation 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509 New York, NY. 10018, or Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd Tyler, TX 75701.

Eugene E. Miller

September 17, 1924 - June 28, 2015