Milton H. Miller

MILTON H. MILLER, 81, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. He was born Aug. 8, 1931 in Hermitage, Mo. Milton was the third of eight children born to the late Elzie Irvin and Laura Ethel Miller. Milton met the love of his life, Bonnie, while in high school in La Plata, Mo. They enjoyed many adventures together during their 58 years of marriage. Milton loved spending time with his family and was a devoted grandfather (Papa). It was a longstanding tradition as the grandchildren grew up that they got to spend one night a week with Mema and Papa. It was a night they all looked forward to. He and Bonnie shared a love of football and basketball that began when they were teenagers. As loyal Razorback fans they enjoyed going to the games in Fayetteville and Little Rock. For many years he and Bonnie could be found on Lake Hamilton most summer weekends many of which were spent on the boat with his grandchildren. During Oaklawn racing season, they could be found enjoying the races with friends and always looked forward to the annual reunion with his brothers and sisters during Derby week. He had a special relationship with his nephew, David Miller, who inspired him to use a computer. They kept up a steady stream of emails sharing family news, stock tips, and passing on jokes. Milton graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy. After graduation he served two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He was a practicing pharmacist for many years eventually becoming President of Petty's Drug and later Super D Drug. He was a caring executive who knew and valued his co-workers and was loved and respected by them. He always enjoying the contact he had with many of them even after retirement. After retiring in 1995, he joined ranks with the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) forming great friendships and looking forward to their weekly Wednesday lunches. Milton is preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Milton Miller; sister, Ella Mae Baker; brother, Royal Manton Miller; brother, Elzie Irvin Miller Jr.; and grandson, James Steven Webb. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughters, Cathy (James) Webb and Ann (Mark) Langston; grandchildren, John Kevin Webb, Lauren Alyssa Langston, and Samuel Alan Langston. He is also survived by siblings Betty Lou Miller, James Edward Miller, Gaylia Sue Grant, and Carol Ann Moore, and many much loved nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the compassion and care he received from Dr. Tena Murphy, Dr. Mike Bauer, and Dr. Thomas Sneed and his staff. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Second Presbyterian Church, UAMS College of Pharmacy, or the charity of your choice. Services will be held Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr. Little Rock, Ark., 72227. The visitation will be at 1 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. Graveside services will be held 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.