George Hubert Miller Jr.'s Obituary
Ceremony of Life for George Hubert Jr. aka “Sonny” Miller
Date of Birth: October 28th, 1944, age 78
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Proceeded in Death by his father George Hubert Miller Sr., his mother Mary Agnes Miller, his sister, Jane Miller, his brother n law Win Hooper and nephew n law, Dave Hensley.
Survived in death by his stepson: Randy Brumley and his wife, Phyllis Brumley; his daughter: Lisa Jane Johnson and her husband Binky Johnson; his daughter: Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Brumley; and his daughter: Jodilyn Coleman and her husband Stacy Coleman as well as their 3 children, his grandchildren: Joshua Coleman, Kialy Coleman and Annalise Coleman and Joshua’s son and his great-grandson: Thomas Coleman.
His sisters Judy Laing and her husband Doug Laing, Mary Jane Hooper and Robert Sardello, his nieces Christel Laing Hensley and Mary Beth Romani and her husband Chris and their children Anna, Kate, and CJ and last but by far not least of all, his precious caregiver or as he would call her, his “Angel”, Dameka “Dee” Lewis.
Dad was a very simple man that enjoyed a simple lifestyle. He didn’t have the need to be entertained or to entertain. He enjoyed a routine and was not a fan of change of any kind, which is why he work for Lockheed Martin for 30+ years, until he retired in 2010. His dedication to his work ethic was second to none and they valued that as a loss when he retired.
I loved the way he would say “I love you, girl.” In that slow drawn-out way only, he could say it. It always left me with a smile on my face because it was just his way. He preferred a slower time which is probably also why he enjoyed watching old western and detective shows, not the new fast action shows we have today. His favorite movie was “Shenandoah” and John Wayne westerns. He loved Matlock, The Heat of The Night, Bonanza, Gunsmoke and so many more. I think they reminded him of a simpler time when this world was not so complicated. His favorite musician of course was Elvis Presley. He looked forward to when Mary Jane would bring him spicy pork tamales and anything sweet and having conversations with Robert. He loved milkshakes from Braum’s, which I brought when I came to visit, but I knew that if I brought food, I would get to see him smile because that was one of his love languages. When we would talk, he would always make a point to say he didn’t know what he would do without Dee being there for his every need and want. Dee was his rock until the very end, keeping us updated on his condition good and bad. As dad had less and less mobility, she was the one to make calls so that we connected with him probably more than he would have liked since he was a man of few words. I loved the Facebook Portal MJ got dad, so I was able to see him frequently and see not only his smile but also his eye rolls. “You didn’t know I saw those did you, dad?”
I had the opportunity to talk to my dad on Wednesday, October 11th and I know that God gave me a gift of the last words my dad spoke to me “I Love You Too.” Dee shared with me his last wishes were that his daughters knew that he loved us.
Dad was a silent warrior as his health began to diminish more and more, giving him less and less independence in the past 3 years. He rarely complained but instead would manage to smile and silently fight.
I am thankful for the time I had and the memories that will last forever.
Until We Can Dance in Heaven,
Your Daughter Jodilyn Coleman
Inurnment:Monday, November 13th, 2023@11:00 AM
Restland Memorial Park
13005 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75243
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