In Remembrance Of
Harold Ray Miller
Harold Ray Miller 84, of rural Smithville, MO passed away Monday, March 6, 2017.
He was born on October 29, 1932 to John Sidney and Della Beatrice (Sharp) Miller in Edgerton, MO. Harold graduated from Smithville High School in 1950. He then served his country in the US Army.
On June 3, 1955, he was united in marriage to Shirley June Allmon. After their marriage, they lived in rural Smithville where they made their home.
Harold was a sheet metal worker and worked in heating and cooling sales and service. He also worked for the Public Water Supply District #8 for many years.
He was a member of the Little Platte Baptist Church for 65 years, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Song Leader. Harold was also a member of Sheet Metal Workers #2. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, farming, and attending family sporting events. Harold was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald and Marvin Miller and grandson Kyle VanWinkle.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Shirley Miller; daughters Linda Miller and Cindy VanWinkle and husband Dean; grandchildren Jeremy Sweatman and wife Kary, Jared Sweatman, Kelly Lyon and husband Jeff, Jennifer Taylor and husband Juan, Heather McElhany, Tiffany McElhany, Klint VanWinkle and wife Caitlin, Jenni VanWinkle, Michael McElhany, Amanda McElhany and Eddie McElhany; great-grandchildren Alexis Sweatman, Drew Lyon, Cash Lyon, Will VanWinkle, Anthony Valdivia, Ryanna Christian, Jaydon Taylor, Angelina McElhany, Aliyah McElhany and Natalee McElhany; brother John W. Miller and wife Louetta; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 10th at Little Platte Baptist Church
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday March 9th at the church
Burial: Ridgley Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Little Platte Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
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Judy Shaffner-Kimbrough
Dear Shirley, Linda, Cindy and all the family,
We rejoice with you that Harold is in Heaven and is happy, healthy, and Home. Our hearts are sad because we feel your grief – but we all have the hope of seeing him again if we know the Lord Jesus. I remember his deep bass singing voice and how God blessed many people through that. Not only could he sing spiritual songs, but he sang “Old Man River” one time at a talent show at Smithville High School and knocked it out of the park! When I think of Harold (and Shirley) the word “faithful” comes to mind. To serve the Lord for 65 years at Little Platte must be some kind of record! Larry and I sat across from Harold and Bud Reineke. I was so thankful to see them again! I loved his laugh and his stories. To see the love and respect his whole family had for him was really touching. Shirley, girls, and all of you, Larry and I wish we could be there with you. Please be assured that we will pray for you often. Cry when you need to cry, and remember the many happy memories you have of Harold. God bless you each one. Lots of Love, Larry and Judy (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Margaret Otto
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a pretty special guy ! My thought and prayers are sent to all of his family
Janice e. Stottlemyre Hopson
Family of Harold Miller, so sorry for your loss. I hah many conversations with Harold at Hillside. He was a great guy. My prayers are with you.
Donna Hudlemeyer
So sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers go out to the family. God bless you all.
Karen Harmer Belt
I will miss him so much,please know that heart goes out for the family.
Lowell&June VanLiere
SHIRLEY, we want to offer our sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Harold. We will miss his part in the services when we visit Little Platte BAPTIST with our KAMPMEYER family.
Karen Miller Hanaway
Aunt Shirley, Linda, and Cindy , I am very sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of Uncle Harold. Cindy, the one that is most vivid is you and your dad’s “horse bite” antics. I know that your faith is a strong comfort for you. I am thinking of you all with love, and praying you find peace.