Edwin L. Miller

Edwin Miller, age 75, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home.

He was born December 22, 1945 in Springfield, the son of Edwin and Eileen Miller.

Edwin married Marsha Davis on June 22, 1969 at the Athens Christian Church by Rev. Floyd Stone.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Marsha; sons, Phil (Trisha) Miller and Terry (Rebecca) Miller; grandchildren, Mackenzie Miller (fiance, Bryce Combs), Keely Miller, Ethan Miller, and Bryce Miller; brothers John Miller (companion Karen Sperry) and Jerry (Tammy) Miller; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; also his beloved dog, Clay.

Edwin is preceded in death by his parents and a baby brother, Thomas James.

He graduated from Athens High School in 1964.

Edwin worked for Eiseners Bakery, Butternut Bread, Inc., Bunn Capitol for 34 years, and at Walmart during his retirement.

He enjoyed watching his grandkids in their sports activities. Edwin was an avid Mets Fan since 1964.  In addition to watching sports, he enjoyed cooking, baking, and “waiting on” Marsha.

He and Marsha took several cruises and trips throughout their marriage, where they enjoyed doing adventurous endeavors, including zip-lining.  They also spent a few winters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with their friends, Sandy and Jack.

He was a member of the VFW and Athens Christian Church.

Edwin served for the U.S. Army from 1965 until 1967, serving in Vietnam, where he earned a Purple Heart.

Graveside services will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:30AM with Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating.

Memorials can be given to the Honor Flight, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or the American Lung Association.