Carl Leonard Miller

Carl Leonard Miller, age 80 of Springfield, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at his home in Springfield. Carl was born on December 4, 1933 the son of Alvie Miller and Lucille (Thomas) Miller. Carls mother Lucille passed away when Carl was very young. Alvie was united in marriage to his second wife Olah who filled the role as mother to Carl. Carl served his country in the United States Army, following his service he was a Steel Worker at Paul Mueller in Springfield for most of his career. Carl was a member of the Yeakley Chapel United Methodist Church. Carl was united in marriage to his 1st wife Merilyn June (Pratt). They remained together until her passing in 2007. Carl later married Billie (Howell). He was a man of many talents and interests. Carl enjoyed woodworking, gardening, cooking on “Pa Pa’s Smoker” and of course eating that which was cooked. He played card games with his family and enjoyed playing chess with his friend of over 50years, Bob Fischer. He is preceded in death by his parents; Alvie Miller, Lucille Miller, and Olah Miller; his 1st wife; Merilyn Miller, his three sisters; Olive McBride, Rosalie Satterlee, and Nancy Hunt, a son-in-law; Tommy Follin, two granddaughters; Kim Smith and Jessica, and two great-grandchildren; Ciera and Jordan. Carl is survived by his wife; Billie Miller of the home, two sons; Mark Miller of Springfield and Mike Miller of Springfield, two daughters; Carla L. Follin of Humansville, Missouri and Cindy L. Groves of Humansville, Missouri, two sisters; Bonnie Guilliams and her husband Jack of Enid, Oklahoma and Stella Skinner and her husband Junior of Kansas City, Missouri, one brother; Kenny Miller and his wife Sharon of Deepwater, Missouri, along with 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Carl will be missed. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Butler Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4-6:00pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Butler Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Aldrich, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice. Friends and family may sign the guestbook or leave private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Carl Leonard Miller

December 4, 1933 - January 18, 2014