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Roger Douglas Miller

Roger Douglas Miller, of Springdale, Arkansas, 73 years of age, passed away to his heavenly home on June 27, 2018, in Springfield, Mo. He was the son of Hollis "Buddy" and Virginia "Gigi" Miller, born on March 27, 1945, in Harvey, Illinois. Roger was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Jeannie (Hutchens), on November 26, 2005, celebrating 12 years of marriage. He is remembered for his strong faith in his Lord and Savior, and as a prayer warrior especially for those in need; Roger never met a stranger. Roger was an active member of Cross Pointe Community Church in Tontitown, Arkansas. He owned his own construction business, focusing primarily on exterior remodeling. Roger had a heart for service and with his construction skills, he volunteered with Wycliffe Associates Ministry, helping people with construction and home repair needs. Before his career in construction, Roger proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He loved spending time with his family and time at the ocean. Roger is survived by his wife, Jeannie; his children: Terri (James) Upton, Scott (Valerie) Miller, Tracy (Tyler) Loukota, Nathan Miller, Amanda (Bryan) Hinds, Alicia Miller, Matthew (Marin) Miller, step-daughters: Brooke (Heath) Perry and Heather (Sean) Liles; and 25 1/2 grandchildren; silbings: Bonnie (Dave) LeViere, Valerie (Verne) Wright, Holly (Bill) Kollenbaum, Scott Miller; and his first wife of 30 years and her husband, Joy (Bill) Shafer. He is preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Cross Pointe Community Church in Tontitown, Arkansas, with Larry Petton officiating. Inurnment with military honors will be held at a later date at the National Veterans Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Roger's memory may be made to: Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, Fla. 32862. Online donations may be made to: www.wycliffe.org/donate. Care and arrangements are under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. – DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory, Springfield, Mo.

Published June 29, 2018

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