Services for James H. "Jim" Miller, 81, were Tuesday, April 16, at the First Baptist Church, Kilgore. Reverend Dr. Pete Freeman and Reverend David Hampton officiated. Burial followed in Danville Cemetery.
Miller, affectionately known as "Coach," died at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2013.
He was born March 27, 1932, in Sand Lake, Texas, and graduated from Ennis High School in 1950. On May 30, 1953, Jim married the love of his life, Dianne Louise Percival, before serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, Jim attended East Texas State University where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in biology, history, and education.
Mr. Miller began his teaching and coaching career at Corsicana High School. In 1967, Jim joined the staff of Kilgore College serving as assistant football coach and physical education instructor. In 1976, he was named head football coach at Kilgore College where he continued to serve until his retirement in 1992. (See related story, page 1B).
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Percival Miller of Kilgore; son, Wade Miller of Marshall; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresea and Tom Whaley of Marshall and Stacy and Robby LaFleur of Kilgore; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Johnnie Lee Miller of Richland Chambers Lake, Texas, and Danny and Ellen Miller of Ennis; sister, Peggy Roberson, of Mingus, Texas; six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Miller of Ennis, and his sister-in-law, Eva Miller.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Post Office Box 1170, Kilgore, Texas, 75663.
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