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Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Orchard Hill Cemetery
Danny Aaron Miller, age 75, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017, at his home in Louisville.
Danny was born March 16, 1942, in Clay County, the son of Walter Dan and Jessie Margaret (Hayes) Miller. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Dawkins on September 16, 1960, at the Bethel Christian Church, and together they shared 56 years of marriage.
Danny was owner/operator of Miller Oil Company, a retiree of Wabash Telephone Company, and a member of First Baptist Church in Louisville. Danny served 34 years on the Louisville Village Board and served briefly as mayor in 2004 and 2005. He was also a lifetime member and volunteer fireman with the North Clay Fire Protection District, was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed gardening. Danny loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them and attending their activities. He was anticipating his first great-grandchild in November.
He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Miller of Louisville; children: Pamela S. McKnelly (husband Joey) of Louisville and Steven W. Miller (wife Amy) of Effingham; 4 grandchildren: Emily (Jake) Draege, Jordan (Serena) McKnelly, Kathryn Miller, and Jessica Miller; siblings: Janice “Kay” (the late Jim) Newby of Louisville, Brenda “Sue” (Bob) Stanfield of Effingham, and Harold Lee (Jennie) Miller of Fairfield; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dan and Jessie Miller.
A funeral service for Danny Miller will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. A visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. The family requests that memorial donations in Danny’s memory be given to North Clay Fire Protection District First Responders and these will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Our hearts are with you at this time Phyllis. May we all enjoy a fun filled life like you two had together. Love to you and your family, Marvin and Rosie
Thoughts and prayers for your family as you go through this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss!
Phyllis and family..I am so sorry for your loss. Danny was a great man, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Love you and he will be missed by so many .
I sit with a smile through my tears with so many fond memories of Danny. My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Phyllis, Condolences to you and your family. Praying you feel God's comforting arms around you during this difficult time.
Phyllis and family I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in these next few hard days. Danny was a great guy.
Lost a good man, never a dull moment with Danny around, full of life, with prayers to all the family.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Always cherish the memories.
Our hearts go out to your families!! May God bless you with many loving memories.
So sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers for all.
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
Phyllis and family I am soo sorry to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I am blessed to have met Danny at Zone meetings thru out the years. Prayers for you all.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember him as a young boy. Always a nice guy. Thinking of all of the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and courage . He was a great man .
Thoughts and prayers!!
So very sorry, always smiling and loved by many. He will be missed.
Phyllis and Family, Words can not express the pain in our hearts for the loss of your beloved Danny. Just know you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time for all of you. We will always be family. Hugs and kisses Charlie and Mary,
Phyllis and Family: We are so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis and Family ..I am so sorry for your loss. Danny was a great guy. You are in my Thoughts and Prayers. Love to you all.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one! I will remember Danny as the cool dad who let us hang out at his shed when I was growing up and friends with his kids and the nice guy who provided fuel to my families farm. Then later the kind grandfather of my daughters friends and the guy who served his hometown on the city council. He always had a kind hello and smile. May your many memories as a family carry you thru your pain and warm your heart when you are missing him.
Phyllis & family. please know our sincere thoughts and prayers are with your at this time. May you feel the loving presence our our Heavenly Father. May He bless you, comfort you and give you peace. Yours & His, Keith l ...
Phyllis, . . . so very sorry about Danny. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis and family, very sorry to hear of your loss.
Sympathy is extended to the Family. Sorry for Your Loss. Louisville ,and Clay County, has lost an outstanding citizen.
Danny was a kindd an wonderful person . An i an everyone at BBs country cafe on the square here in louisville enjoyed his presence so much . So sorry for your loss.of this special man.Our hearts were broken when we heard of your loss. God bless you all
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for their family.
Phyllis and Family My condolences. I was privileged to meet Danny several times and he was a great guy. It has been a while since I have saw you both. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss, God bless you all.
My sympathy to Danny's family. I was in high school with Danny and Sue with only good memories of any interaction with them. This certainly seems much too soon. Blessings to you. Linda - class of '61
Phyllis and Pam, We were sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
So sorry for your loss. One of the problems about living so far away is magnified at such times as this, when we cannot be present to share our heartfelt feelings in person. We just have to remember the good times. Know that your family are in our prayers. God Bless each of you.
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