Paul Truman Miller
Paul Truman Miller
Funeral services for Paul Truman Miller, 96, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Miller passed away at 2:40 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his home.
Truman was born on December 17, 1924, at his home near Bakersfield, Missouri to Noah Miller and Myrtie Halford Miller. He graduated from Bakersfield High School, and after graduation Paul enlisted into the United States Army in 1944 where he served most of his time in Japan and was discharged in 1946. When he returned home he married Wilma “Roxie” Kesner at Mountain Home, Arkansas on April 7, 1947. He loved to farm and bought land close to Bakersfield, Missouri where they started their family. Truman worked away from home during the week and Roxie milked cows. He would return home each weekend to pastor churches in the area. Later in life, Truman used his carpentry skills to build many homes around Bakersfield and surrounding towns. He loved spending time with his family and many friends from all of the churches where he pastored. Truman was the happiest when all his family was together. He loved to travel with his family and share his memories with them. Truman was the cornerstone of his family and raised all of his children and grandchildren to have trust and faith in God, and that He would always supply their needs, and He did. Truman’s primary goal in life was to tell people about Christ and how wonderful Christ is and how He could change their lives and give them peace and contentment. He taught his family to love everyone and to lend a helping hand. Truman was a true blessing to all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife of seventy-four years, Roxie Miller, of the family home; three children, Karen Summers and husband, Gene, Beverly Bonham and husband, Tommy and Paula Crites and husband, Bill, all of Bakersfield; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Bridges and husband, Brian, Darrell Summers and wife, Trudy, Hayden Bonham and wife, Patricia, Travis Crites and wife, Tami, Valerie Lockett and husband, Thomas; Paul Summers and wife, Malisha, Natashia Forsythe and husband, Brandon and Dalton Crites and wife, Brandy; seventeen great-grandchildren, Lauren Newhard and husband, Justin, Morgan Cooper Bridges, Wyatt , Cole, Emily, Shelby and Riley Summers, Ethan, Zane and Paige Crites, Cora Beth Epley and husband, Cody, Makadah Lockett, Levi and Allie Hollingshad and Layton, Logan and Kamrie Crites; one sister, Mabel Mooney, Ruby Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and special hunting buddies, Billy Hand, Joe Summers, Mike Guffey, Stacey Guffey, Scott Uchtman, Ronnie Mullins and Brandon Johnston.
His parents, one son, Truman (Dwight) Miller and two infant sisters, preceded him in death.
Mr. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Udall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hawkin’s Ridge Church for a memorial for Paul Miller and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
mary lawson lawson
August 5, 2021 @ 11:55 am
one of the best men i know he will be missed, always looked forward to seeing him
joe and Linda Smith
August 5, 2021 @ 2:57 pm
Truman was a true man. We are so sorry. We’ll all miss him. Joe and Linda Smith
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
August 5, 2021 @ 3:48 pm
So sorry to hear of Truman’s passing.
Susan Sasseen
August 5, 2021 @ 4:09 pm
Ah Truman. He was a good man. I always saw him with a smile on his face and a kind word to be had. In sympathy and love, Susan Sasseen
Rhonda Newton
August 6, 2021 @ 5:36 pm
Truman Miller was such a wonderful man. His smile was a mile wide and he meant SO much to our family.Prayers and love to Roxie and the family.
Brenda Carter
August 7, 2021 @ 7:32 am
You could search the entire earth and not find a finer man than Brother Truman Miller! I can still see him walking the highway by his house with that Huge Smile on his Face, but can you imagine the Smile that he had when he saw Jesus FACE to FACE, he truly lived his Faith!!!
Sincere Condolences to his Family,
Donnie and Brenda Carter
Sue Evans
August 7, 2021 @ 9:53 am
I’m so sorry to hear that Truman passed. He was a very kind man, always had a smile and a kind word. Not many like him.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
August 9, 2021 @ 1:04 pm
Mrs. Roxie Miller and the Miller Families,
My parents, Norris/Ivene(Brickey)Cozort want to extend their deepest sympathy to all of you on Paul’s passing. A wonderful individual! During this difficult time they will be keeping all of you in their daily prayers and may God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene(Brickey) Cozort
Greg Bell
August 9, 2021 @ 1:39 pm
Roxie and Truman are literally the kindest and best people I’ve had the privilege to know in this life. Love you both, my prayers to the entire family. May God’s grace give all peace and understanding, knowing that we will definitely see him again some great day.
Bart Kesner
August 14, 2021 @ 11:35 am
I’ve spent my entire life visiting my Uncle Truman and Aunt Roxie. As a kid, my Dad (Dale) and I would come down every year to quail hunt, and Truman would walk with us (as chores allowed!) over this good creation. Later, I would bring my own family down to share in the love and warmth offered by Truman and Roxie. I’ve always felt the Ozarks were in my blood – Truman is a big reason why.
Faith and Family. That’s what Truman lived every single day, and that’s what he has inspired in me.
All my love,
Bart
Wanda Evans
August 15, 2021 @ 4:45 pm
Paul and family I’m so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wanda Evans
Karen Harbison
August 16, 2021 @ 4:58 pm
Truman was our pastor at Fowler Chapel. He was always smiling and filled with the love of Jesus!
Our sincere condolences. Prayers for all.
Love,
Harold, Colleen and Karen Harbison