James Albert Miller, 53, of Remington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Franciscan Health Hospital of Rensselaer.
He was born December 10, 1967 in Rensselaer to the late Edward E. and Linda D. (Elliott) Miller. James was a 1986 graduate of Tri-County High School. He served in the United States National Guard.
His marriage was to Carolyn S. Byroad in 1987 at the Reynolds Christian Church; she survives.
James was a member of Boy Scouts of America Pack 3158 and a Scout Master for Troop 158, was a volunteer at the Remington Fire Department, was a volunteer at the Southern Jasper County Ambulance Service, and a past board member for Fountain Park Chautauqua. James loved serving his community and will be greatly missed by all.
He worked at Schilli Leasing Inc as a mechanic and also worked at Purdue University in the power plant.
James loved fishing, camping, Tri-County football, watching the Cubbies, and cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving along with his wife are children, Jimbob (Arielle) Miller of Remington, Jennifier Miller of Remington, Joshua Miller of Remington, Jonah (Dakota) Miller of Geneseo, IL, Jacob (Ski-Lei Darrall) Miller of Wolcott, and Jilliann Miller of Remington. Also surviving is one sister, Connie (Edward) Brettin of Remington and 3 grandchildren, Kaylyn, Case, and Hunter.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Linda Miller, and his grandparents, James and Ann Elliott.
Calling will be held at 10 AM (EST) until the time of Memorial Service 12 PM (EST) Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Remington United Methodist Church, (121 S Ohio St, Remington, IN 47977). Live stream of the Service will be available at www.remingtonumc.org.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts Troop #158 for camp fees, Fountain Park Chautauqua Society for benches in the campers’ area or to the family for funeral expenses.
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