James E. “Jim” Miller, 78, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at his home in Bradyville, TN.
Jim was born on April 8, 1940 in Niles, MI to the late Clark and Oma (Lovell) Miller. He had a successful career as an auto mechanic specializing in transmission repair and was also a bus driver for Cannon County for many years. He married Peggy Young on December 17, 1976. Jim was a member of Lumley Stand Church of Christ. Jim was heavily involved in the church throughout the years and his local community by assisting in the building of the Midway Fire Hall. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, working in his yard and wood working. Jim’s greatest passion was his love of family.
Jim was one of the kindest people you could ever meet and had genuine love for everyone he knew. He will be sorely missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Oma Miller; siblings, Mildred, John, Ella May, Tom, Franklin, Margaret and Helen.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy and children, Lori (Bryan) Hughes of Woodbury and Kyle Miller of Bradyville, TN.; sister, Minnie Walter of Buchanan, MI; and his five grandchildren, Spencer and Emma Grace Hughes, Addison, Marshall and Jayce Miller and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Sullivan and Bro. Billy Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in the Midway cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 from 4 pm until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s hospital, Midway Cemetery or Cherry Cemetery.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
