John R Miller

John Ray Miller Jr. age 92 of Dunkirk, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay on Jan. 14, 2025. He was born Oct. 20, 1932 in Kenton to the late John Ray and Bernice (Kauble) Miller Amsler. John is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Truela Miller along with their children Tammy (Chip) Frey, Findlay, John (Shannon) Miller, Dunkirk, Tracy Miller, Findlay, Paula (Rob) Purdy, Dunkirk, Ron Miller, Dunkirk, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, a brother Don (Gena) Miller, Lima, sisters Janice (Oscar) Holcomb, LaRue and Jackie Cornell, Kenton. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara Jean (Allen) Miller, 3 sons Steven, Bruce, Paul, a daughter Peggy, 2 brothers Ronnie and David Joe Miller and 3 sisters, Wanda Price, June Grindell and Marilyn Barry. John, also known as Sonny or Luke, had many interests throughout his life. He was a Mason by trade, enjoyed traveling out of state and working on tall buildings without any fear of heights. He was a mentor to some and loved by all throughout his career who will have stories to tell from what a legend he was to all the pranks that he pulled while working. He loved to laugh and have fun at work but also with his family at home. You always had to be on your toes because you never knew when or what he was going to do next. He enjoyed cooking and making a delicious meal from what was thought of as nothing. Fall/Winter he loved to watch the Buckeyes and the Browns Play and in the Summer he looked forward to diligently working in his thriving and well maintained garden, and was more than happy to show it off and even more thrilled to share the fruits of it with anyone to enjoy. He attended the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah Witnesses in Kenton. Most of all he loved and was Loved very much by his Family. He was always saying how proud he was of his family and how much he enjoyed spending time with them. He was Always there when you needed him and was always a listening ear and a Great Support System. He will be Greatly Missed. Visitation will be held Friday Jan. 31, 2025 from 12-2PM at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. A get together with a meal will follow at "UCare" 202 W Zimmerman Street Forest. Memorials contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.shieldsfh.com.

John R Miller

October 20, 1932 - January 14, 2025