James Cecil Miller
James Cecil Miller
October 24, 1929 ~ June 9, 2023
James Cecil Miller, 93, of Daingerfield was born on Thursday, October 24, 1929 in Jenkins, Texas to Cecil Miller and Tampie Reed Miller. He passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 in a Longview hospital. He retired from Lone Star Steel in 1989 as General Foreman in Shipping. He was a charter member and a deacon at Veal Switch Missionary Baptist Church in Hughes Springs.
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his son, Larry Miller. Those left to cherish his memories include, his loving wife of 75 years, Virginia Pilgrim Miller of Daingerfield; sons, Tim Miller and wife Lisa of Tyler, Mike Miller of Hughes Springs; daughter, Robin Hill and husband Wayne of Paris, Ar; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Miller of Hughes Springs; 11 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren and one sister, Margarite McClung and her husband Don of Amarillo. Services have been entrusted to the Horn Family of Horn-Nail-Haggard Funeral Home of Daingerfield. The family will receive friends during a time of celebration from 10:00 AM to Noon on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the funeral home located at 400 Webb St., Daingerfield, Texas 75638. Private family graveside services will be held in Veal Switch Cemetery in Hughes Springs with Brother Michael Roberts officiating.
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Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of James Cecil Miller.
What I will always remember about my Uncle James was his sense of humor. I have so many memories of him making us laugh. One time Uncle James & I were sitting in their den & he said “watch this”…. He called out to Aunt Virginia & said somebody was there cutting down part of her favorite tree in their front yard . She came running so fast saying “THEY BETTER NOT TOUCH MY TREE !!” And Uncle James was laughing so hard & said “ That gets her every time”😂🥰
But what I saw in my Uncle James growing up was a man devoted to God and to his family. He was as solid as a rock and everyone could depend on him if they needed anything. I was always amazed at his green thumb & his ability to grow anything , whether it was his vegetable garden, or the rose garden he created for Aunt Virginia, and of course, his watermelons. And of course, he always had his cows & his amazing pond stocked full of fish. He could just call out to them & they would all swim over to greet him ( or looking to get fed) . He really enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. James and Virginia built a wonderful life together and life will never be the same again without him .
The first man who ever loved me!!
I will always remember how kind, welcoming and generous James was to me from the time I first met him and later after Margaret and I were married and I became a member of the family. I always felt welcome and at home when I visited. In later years when I had to have surgery James and Ginger came to Amarillo and stayed with Margaret to help her while I recovered. Words can never express how much I appreciated that. I will miss you James. So long for now.
James was the best brother you could have. He was like a father to me after I lost my father. He was so smart and always gave the best advice. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandpa. He always had a great garden and shared his bounty. He loved to mow and kept a beautiful yard and roses. You will be greatly missed. I loved you so much.
Much luv to all of you
Oh how we LUVED this man…. Rest in peace Uncle James❤️
My sincere condolences too the family God Blessed
I met and worked with James Cecil starting in 1959 at Lone Star Steel. He was such a good man and liked and admired by everybody in our department. My condolences to the family. Inez Horton Stroman.
Joan Hill, Jimmy & Judy Fisher purchased the Lavender Reflections Spray for the family of James Cecil Miller.
Joan Hill, Jimmy & Judy Fisher planted a Memorial Tree in honor of James Cecil Miller.
The James Group at Morgan Stanley purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of James Cecil Miller.
The James Group at Morgan Stanley planted a Memorial Tree in honor of James Cecil Miller.
Daniel and Chelsea Lee and Family purchased the Strength & Solace Spray for the family of James Cecil Miller.
Wonderful example of family being a family. As a believer, it doesn’t stop here. It’s just beginning, forever and ever in the presence of HE who lives on high!!!!
Magnificent Life Spray was purchased for the family of James Cecil Miller.
A Memorial Tree was planted in honor of James Cecil Miller.
They were helpful to you all, as my
parents were helping me while I worked at the plant.