Melvin Miller, Jr.

Melvin Miller, Jr., 55, of Pierceton, Indiana, died on 2/28/2010 at 8:21 am at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on August 30, 1954 in Martin, Kentucky. Melvin was born to Melvin and Thelma (Stephens) Miller.He was united in marriage to Alicia J. Yates. Melvin was employed by Gripco, Inc. of South Whitley, IN for 16 years. He retired September 23, 2009 from Zimmer, Inc. after 23 years of employment. He served as senior supervisor at Plant 19 in the Instrument Cell Department. He loved riding horses, the outdoor life and coon hunting. A notable achievement of Melvin's was riding a horse from South Whitley, Indiana to Prestonsburg, Kentucky, a distance of some 410 miles. He was ordained into ministry at Victory Rock Church of Pierceton, Indiana under Pastor Rick Johnson. While at the church, Melvin was active in a missions trip to Guatemala. Melvin is survived by his loving family including his wife Alicia Miller; a daughter, Cherity (and spouse Jamie) Prater; a son, Jeremy (spouse Christine) Miller; 3 grandsons, Tarren J. Prater, Trevor J. Prater and Hunter W. Miller; 1 granddaughter, Elizabeth A. Miller; 5 sisters including Mrs. Lorenza (Anna Jean) Hurd, Mrs. Larry (Arlene) Sroufe,Mrs. Ronald (Gloria) Dafforn, Mrs. Larry (Gale) Burkhart, Mrs. Jack (Saundra) Ott; 3 brothers Mr. Charles (fiance Paula Haynes) Miller, Mr. Arthur (fiance Linda Coulter) Miller, Mr. Rick (spouse Kristi) Miller; in addition he was survived by many nephews and nieces. He was preceded by his parents and 1 nephew Tom Miller. A celebration of life service will be officiated by Pastors William Whitaker and Rick Johnson Services will be held at Victory Rock Church, Pierceton, Indiana on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the church on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Burial will be at Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Indiana. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorial contributions to be made to the Family of Melvin Miller Jr.