1925
Mack
2022
Mack J. Miller
February 11, 1925 — July 18, 2022
Mack J. Miller passed Monday, July 18. A lifelong BG resident recently living in South Carolina near family. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Mack R. & Helen A. Miller, Sister Helen A. Lambert, his daughter Candace and his loving wife of 43 years, C. Maxine Miller.
He is survived by eight children including Cathy Stoner Northwood; Brian (Rebecca) Miller Salem, SC; Rebecca (Lance) Corbin Overland Park, KS; Bryan (Cathy) Young Wayne; Suzan Young BG; Karen (Jim) Ferguson Largo, FL; Dora (Alan) Bensch Grand Junction, CO; and Timothy (Anne) Young Warsaw, IN 24 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
He attended BGHS, was a standout football and track athlete. Graduating in 1943 he became a U.S. Marine fighting in Cape Gloucester and Peleliu where he was wounded on D+31 by a Japanese Sharpshooter.
After being discharged he began a career at the BG Post Office that lasted 38 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church serving in the choir for over 60 years and a choir member in the Toledo Opera. Mack taught bible classes; hymn singing at the nursing home; and served in the jail ministry. He partnered with Maxine in her work with Habitat; Martha’s Kitchen, and many other areas of ministry.
His interests included drawing/painting; public speaking about the war; and in 2005 was the honored guest at an officer’s mess night at Quantico, VA. He leaves a legacy of faith, family, and friends and now rests in eternity with his Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.
A memorial service is pending at this time.
Mountain View Funerals and Cremations, Seneca is assisting the family of Mr. Miller.
He is survived by eight children including Cathy Stoner Northwood; Brian (Rebecca) Miller Salem, SC; Rebecca (Lance) Corbin Overland Park, KS; Bryan (Cathy) Young Wayne; Suzan Young BG; Karen (Jim) Ferguson Largo, FL; Dora (Alan) Bensch Grand Junction, CO; and Timothy (Anne) Young Warsaw, IN 24 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
He attended BGHS, was a standout football and track athlete. Graduating in 1943 he became a U.S. Marine fighting in Cape Gloucester and Peleliu where he was wounded on D+31 by a Japanese Sharpshooter.
After being discharged he began a career at the BG Post Office that lasted 38 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church serving in the choir for over 60 years and a choir member in the Toledo Opera. Mack taught bible classes; hymn singing at the nursing home; and served in the jail ministry. He partnered with Maxine in her work with Habitat; Martha’s Kitchen, and many other areas of ministry.
His interests included drawing/painting; public speaking about the war; and in 2005 was the honored guest at an officer’s mess night at Quantico, VA. He leaves a legacy of faith, family, and friends and now rests in eternity with his Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.
A memorial service is pending at this time.
Mountain View Funerals and Cremations, Seneca is assisting the family of Mr. Miller.
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