Obituary of David Emery Miller

David Emery Miller was born in Monroe, Michigan on October 3, 1951.   He was the son of the late William Norman Miller and the late Bertha Marie (McMullen) Miller.   David attended Monroe Schools graduating with the Class of 1969 from Monroe High School.

He married the love of his life, the former Judy Ayers in Monroe on April 24, 1971.   The couple would be blessed to raise four children.   David worked to provide for his family.   For thirty-three years he was employed by the Ford Motor Company at the Monroe Stamping Plant working as a Prototype Welder.      He retired in 2005.

David seemed to have it all.   He was nice, charming, and certainly attractive.   He was loved and respected by many, serving as the Vice President of the Woodland Beach Association, and playing in a euchre group, “Tons of Fun”.   As a young man he was a phenomenal softball player.   He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and participating in men’s basketball leagues.   An avid bowler, he traveled the United States, participating in tournaments from Reno to Atlantic City, from Louisiana to Albuquerque and Corpus Christi.   He loved anything competitive and visits to the beach.

Later in life he was a constant fixture in the lives of his grandchildren, often attending their various events.   He was also quite intuitive and gifted with his hands, creating unique projects out of junk.   He could fix anything.   David was a talented baker.

David Emery Miller, age 69, of Monroe, passed away at 10:20pm on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.   In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by his beloved wife:  Judy Ayers Miller, one brother:  Richard Miller, one brother-in-law:  Dennis Ayers, and one sister-in-law:  Debbie Fuson.

To cherish his memory he leaves three sons:  Joe (Angie) Ayers, David Miller Jr. (Mary Thullen), and Jason (Amy) Miller; one daughter:  Stephanie (Ed) Warner; two sisters:  Kathryn (Carl) Brown and Diane (Samuel) Yaeger; and four brothers:  William (Susan) Miller Jr., Michael (Cynthia) Miller Sr., Dennis (Kathy) Miller Sr., and Robert Miller Sr.; eleven grandchildren:  Tyler Miller, Elizabeth Ayers, CJ Warner, Tiffany Payne, Joseph Ayers Jr., Hunter Miller, Casey Warner, Clayton Warner, Holly Miller, Joshua Warner, and Jack Warner; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Due to COVID, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185 has been entrusted with arrangements.

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