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Willie Miller, 96, of Francesville, formerly of Bailey's Corner

Willie Miller, 96, of Francesville, formerly of Bailey's Corner, IN, passed away at 4:10 AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

He was born on January 31, 1928 in Arthur Mable, KY to the late Will and Dovie [Howard] Miller. Willie worked as a lumberjack in Kentucky before moving to Indiana in 1968 and going to work for the Monon Railroad (now CSX). He retired from the railroad after 23 years of service.

Willie was a member of the United Baptist Church of Bailey's Comer. He was an animal lover and especially enjoyed raising horses and mules. Willie loved his family very much and will be dearly missed.

 

He is survived by:

Radie (Corleen) Miller, Medaryville, IN Son

Wilma (Kenneth) Saylor, Florida/Michigan Daughter

Marcus (Rhodora) Miller, West Lafayette, IN Son

Willie Miller, Jr., Francesville, IN Son

Sally (Marion) Landrum, Knox, IN Daughter

John (René) Miller, Freemont, IN Son

Bonda (Richard) Wetmore, Pleasant Lake, MI Daughter

Christine (Scott) Donovan, Delphi, IN Daughter

Josh Hale, Indianapolis, IN Son

Mitchell Bailey, Medaryville, IN Son-in-law

Danny Wireman, Wheatfield, IN Son-in-law

Joe Dean Hopkins, Rensselaer, IN Son-in-law

25 Grandchildren

58 Great Grandchildren

12 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:

Will and Dovie [Howard] Miller, Parents

Mildred Bailey, Former Spouse

Ruthene Bailey, Daughter

Joyce Wireman, Daughter

Ethel Miller, Daughter

Rodney Miller, Grandson

Marlana Miller, Granddaughter

Maverik Garcia, Great Great Grandson

Pairott Wireman, Sister

Sam Miller, Brother

Lana Shepherd, Sister

Victoria West, Sister

Mitchell Miller, Brother

Arnold Miller, Brother

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM EDT Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Frain Mortuary Querry­Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM EDT Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN with Pastor Alvin Allen officiating.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:30 PM EDT Friday, April 26, 2024 at Kingsbury Cemetery in Kingsbury, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Little Dove Baptist Church or Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN.