Contributions to the tribute of David Emery Miller

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Joe Ayers posted a symbolic gesture

Saturday, December 19, 2020

As much as I’d like to NOT write this, I feel I have to write about the man I looked up to, aspired to be, and always thought of as my superhero. I hopefully can show you from a unique set of eyes what he means to me. My first introduction to my dad was when I was about 6 months old. You see he wasn’t my birth father, but he was someone who CHOSE to be my dad. When I was growing up and split my hand open needing stitches or broke my hand (more than enough times), he was there. When I had my dog, Sugar, ran over, he was there. When my papa Bill, grandma Nellie, grandpa Miller, grandma Miller and my mom all passed away, he was there. He always was there when I need comfort and healing. We could have a beer, work on something, break things, and just heal together. When growing up, I always wanted to be like him. He was a hardworking, loving, caring, compassionate teacher, motivator, friend and dad. He taught me how to be a hardworker with his many years at Ford, coming home some days dripping in sweat while still helping with a car that needed fixing, mowing the lawn, or taking care of our grandparents, he would still put in the work. He taught me how to have fun and have no fear. He loved playing sports, and I idolized him on the softball field. He was an amazing player, and everyone who played with him would say he was more amazing as a teammate or friend. He taught me how to hit and catch a ball. It was his old ratted out, red-white-& blue ball glove that I made my first legitimate catch with playing out in the field with my friends. He taught me to be a loving, caring father, and a passionate husband. His almost 50 years with mom, as many times we heard mom yell “David Miller!” Over something he was trying to do around the house that backfired and created more work later. He still never yelled at her. Argue…. (eh, that’s a different story and happened from time to time but everyone has kryptonite). He was an amazing father and more importantly DAD. He was at every event we had, sports, assemblies, concerts, you name it, he was there. More importantly to me, he CHOSE to be MY DAD. For that, I will always be grateful, cherish the memories and always love him. Thank you for being MY DAD!

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Jason Miller lit a candle

Friday, December 11, 2020

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Jason Miller posted a condolence

Friday, December 11, 2020

This guy, let me tell you. Not only was he my father, he was my best friend, my teacher, my role model, my "Roscoe." He always lead by example. It will be hard, not being able to call him for advice, or asking him to rescue me when I need help. Or just talk about how the Lions suck, lol. He was the most athletic and strongest guy I know growing up. My Uncle used to call him Fonzie aka "The fonz." Everyone that knew him, loved him. He would give his shirt off his back to help others. My mom always yelled at him, saying "damn it David, you keep giving everything away, we won't have anything ourselves." lol This guy would catch burglars, breaking into our stuff in the middle of the night, or stealing his gas out of the car, but than would turn around and give the guy what he wanted, or a few bucks, of course after dad strangled their necks. Dad was fearless, and was not scared of anything. Or at least he never lead us to believe so. So Roscoe, I know you love us and we love you. We miss you and mom dearly. I know you two will continue to teach us, lead us, and always protect us. You may not be here in person, but in spirit you are. Until we meet again, take care, and say Hi to mom. Love Jason.

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Mark Berns posted a symbolic gesture

Friday, December 11, 2020

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Mark Berns Posted Dec 11, 2020 at 3:54 PM

David was a good man we worked together at FORD, Prototype Lab Dave was a prankster also was good for a laugh. Prayers to Family and survivor's left behind.

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The family of David Emery Miller uploaded a photo

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

In loving memory of

David

1951 - 2020