James M. Miller

James M. Miller, 78, of Evansville, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Evansville on January 24, 1946 to the late Leroy and Lois Rae (Givens) Miller. He was a 1964 graduate of Mater Dei High School. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He participated in EVV Honor Flight #15 and was a life member of VFW Post #1114. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events, tinkering with and fixing things around the house. Jim worked as a diesel mechanic for Cummins Diesel for over 31 years before retiring. Surviving Jim are his wife of 58 years, Nancy (Zeller) Miller; three daughters and their husbands, Sherrie and Mark Taylor, Ginger and Allen Lyons and Lori and Brian Bold; grandchildren, Casandra Schnautz, Casey (Wesley) Wright, Tyler Lyons, Madelyn (Paul) Bean, Kaylee Bold, Cole J. Taylor, Kristen Lyons, Abigail Bold, Chase Taylor, Ian Bold and Sydney Lyons, and great grandchildren, Abram Walker and Jim’s newest love, Annabeth Bean. Also surviving Jim are seven brothers, Jerry (Sharon) Miller, David (Carolyn) Miller, Bob (Everett) Miller, Tom (Mary Kay) Miller, Don Miller, John (Donna) Miller and Ronnie (Jeanie) Miller. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Kissel and by two brothers, Tony Miller and Roger Miller. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service held at 4:00 PM. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 AM until service time on Saturday at Corpus Christi Church, 5528 Hogue Road. Jim’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital 6th floor; to a special sister-in-law, Cindy Smith and to his brother, Bob Miller for all of the kind and compassionate care given to Jim and the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana, PO Box 8234, Evansville, IN 47716. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

James M. Miller

January 24, 1946 - September 6, 2024