Joe C. Miller Obituary (1928 - 2019)

Joe C. Miller, 90, of Normal, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2019 at his home. His graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City. A time to celebrate Joe's life and share memories will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. The family will host a reception from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Knights of Columbus, 1706 RT Dunn Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701. Memorials may be made to the Home Sweet Home Mission or the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). He was born November 14, 1928 in Clinton, a son of Welby and Minnie Johnson Miller. He married Martha Tague on November 6, 1955 at Farmer City and she preceded him in death on July 26, 2004. Surviving are his children, Thomas (Carol) Miller, Theresa Miller, and Debbie (Roger) Harper; six grandchildren, Thomas (Erin) Miller Jr., Justin (Andrea) Miller, Keely (Tommy) Solberg, Joshua (Amber) Harper, Jason Harper and Joseph (Amanda) Harper; fourteen great-grandchildren, Alexis, Treyton, Addison, Avry, Mackenzie, Olivia, Chloe, Callista, Silas, Brantley, Makenna, Jameson, Desmond, and Remington; a sister, Margaret Brown; and a brother, Pedo Miller. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Debbie Miller; 3 brothers; and three sisters. Joe was a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, retiring in 1966. He later worked for Johnson Transfer. After his second retirement, Joe kept busy working at Grady's Pizza and volunteering at the Home Sweet Home Mission and doing volunteer work to support his fellow veterans through the DAV. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, the DAV, VFW, American Legions, Masons and Teamsters Local 26.