William (Bill) Miller

Herrin- William V. Bill Miller, 52, of Herrin died at 3:40 AM, Thursday, July 10, 2003, after succumbing to a long and well fought battle with cancer, at his home with his family. Bill was born on June 14, 1951 in Herrin to James Vernon & Violet K. (Bizzel) Miller. He married Kaye Winkler on March 21, 1970 at the First Baptist Church in Herrin. They were married for 33 years. He owned and operated Millers Plumbing in Herrin for twenty-five years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Herrin, the Herrin Elks, Plumbers and Pipe fitters Union #551, and was President of the Herrin Teen Town for a number of years. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family. SURVIVORS: Wife and best friend- Kaye Miller- Herrin Dau & son in law- Tracy Lynn & Jason Brandon- Johnston City Dau & son in law- Nikki & Michael Rishel- DeSoto Grandchildren: Alex McRoy- Herrin Brandon & Hunter Rishel- DeSoto Christian Brandon- Johnston City Mother- Violet K. Miller- Herrin Sister in law- Tammie Winkler- Herrin Sis & bro in law- Bobbie & Bill Donahue- Sun City, AZ Sis & bro in law- Jean & Paul Barwick- Herrin Bro & sis in law- Jim Mooch & Linda Miller- Herrin Bro Ron Gray- Sun City, AZ Bro- Sam Gray- Glendale, AZ Mother & Father in law- Bob & Shirley Winkler- Herrin Many special nieces & nephews Many close friends too numerous to mention He was preceded in death by his father & brother in law; Robbie Winkler. Thanks for all the many years of prayers; they were deeply appreciated. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Paul Tirey will officiate. Friends may gather beginning at 3:00 PM, Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Judes Childrens Research and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.