Joel Marius Miller
Joel Marius Miller
Joel Marius Miller, 78, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:34 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his son’s home in Lowell, Arkansas.
He was born May 21, 1942, at San Diego, California, to James Malcolm Miller and Doris R. Lockhart. On August 2, 1974, he was married at LaMirada, California, to Ginger Cromer. Mr. Miller was a veteran, having served proudly in the United States Marines with the 1st Force Recon in Vietnam. Joel worked in construction and carpentry; he enjoyed his work and took great pride in his craft. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors and was an avid swimmer. Joel loved sharing his love of the water with his grandchildren. He was a gifted artist and spent a great deal of time drawing people and characters. Joel and his family attended Township Line Church for many years and had also attended South Fork Church. He was a very godly man and was faithful in reading the Bible and his devotionals every morning.
He is survived by his wife, Ginger Miller; two children, J. P. Miller and wife, Tamarah and Jill Donica; four grandchildren, Uriah Miller, Naomi Miller, Andrew Donica and Aaron Donica; four brothers-in-law, Roger Cromer and wife, Linda, Steve Cromer and wife, Patty, Jay Cromer and wife, Doreen and Craig Cromer and wife, Sherri; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jr. and Lil Cromer, one brother, Jon Miller and one sister, Barbara Miller, preceded her in death.
Mr. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. A private family graveside service and burial will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
March 4, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Ginger and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you.
Renee Stephens
March 4, 2021 @ 8:18 pm
Ginger,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My mom always thought the world of him.
Love
Renee
Shelley Surface
March 5, 2021 @ 3:49 pm
Ginger, I am so sorry to see this. Hold close to your heart all the special memories you have shared. Hugs to you and your family!! Love, Shelley
Larry Ingracia
March 5, 2021 @ 8:23 pm
Loved seeing Joel’s photo. Many great memories of Joel and Ginger. Blessings to you Ginger. May our loving Father give you great comfort now and in the days ahead.
Larry and Francie
judy McWilliams
March 6, 2021 @ 3:30 pm
Ginger and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort your family.
Glen Adkisson
March 6, 2021 @ 6:52 pm
Ginger, I’m sorry for your loss of your husband. I know this is a tough time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My Mom also sends her condolences.—Glen Adkisson
Cindy Weeks
March 7, 2021 @ 1:39 pm
Ginger:
I’m sorry for your loss. Lifting you and your family in prayer.
Stanley Taylor
March 7, 2021 @ 7:50 pm
I am sorry to hear of Joel passing but we know he is in a better place and we will see him again my prayers and thoughts are with all your family
carolyn d. scoggin
March 8, 2021 @ 7:39 am
Ginger and family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. As always my thoughts and deepest prayers are with you all and know that God will comfort you all through this loss in your life.
Donna Newberry
March 9, 2021 @ 1:51 pm
Ginger and family. Sorry for loss of your loved one. Noble and Donna Fox Newberry
Jeanne & Jim Swope
March 10, 2021 @ 2:30 pm
Ginger, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Charlotte Hickman
March 12, 2021 @ 6:24 pm
Ginger, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family.