Obituaries:  Leroy Miller, Sabine Parish       M-460
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 28, 2002
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Leroy Miller

  Leroy Miller was born May 1, 1931, in Fort Jesup, and died Aug.
23, 2002, in Robeline, after a lengthy illness. He was a member
of the National Guard, and later owned and operated the Esso
Station in Robeline. He retired in 1995, as a truck driver with
Ferrell Gas.

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Aug. 25, in the
Blanchard-St. Denis Chapel, with interment following at Fort
Jesup Cemetery. The Revs. Glenn Flenniken, J. D. McNeal, and
Jerry Penfield officiated.

  Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jo Evelyn "Dolly" Cotton
Miller; three sons, Gary Miller of Robeline, Michael Miller of
Groveton, Texas, and Patrick Miller of Natchitoches; four
daughters, Vickie Miller, Peggy Johnson, Lisa Broadway, and
Heather Miller, all of Robeline; one brother, Douglas Miller of
Fort Jesup; four sisters, Thelma Lee Gray of Keithville, Norale
Miner of Lone Star, Texas, Alice Williams of Willis, Texas, and
Freddie Jean Leggett of Livingston, Texas; eight grandchildren;
two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many
relatives and friends.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence J. Miller Sr.,
and Laura Carnline Miller; two brothers, Clarence J. Miller Jr.,
and Jason Miller; daughter-in-law, Ginger Miller; and nephews,
Dennis Lester, and Tommy Miner Jr.

  Pallbearers were Johnny Miller, Joey Miller, Glenn Leggett, Bart
Cotton, Mike Birdwell, Stanley Woodel, Jackie Cotton, and Billy
Weeks.

  Honorary pallbearers were Frank Rhodes, John Rushing, and Floyd
Rachal.