Harold Miller

Harold “Mojo” Miller passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio at the age of 72 in the care of his nurturing wife. He was preceded in death by his daughter Angela Miller Marcum, parents; George and Clara Miller, brothers; JD Miller, and George Miller Jr, sister; Marcelli Karjala and sister-in-law; Mary Lou Miller. Harold is survived by his wife beloved wife of 44 years; Linda Miller, son; Jonathan Miller, daughter; Tiffany Burlacu, son-in-law; Lorenzo Burlacu, daughter-in-law; Tamara Jubilee, grandchildren; Josh Marcum, Shane Marcum, Travis Marcum, Angel Marcum; Jonathan Miller Santiago, Nicolas Miller Santiago, Elliana Miller-Young, Alex Sims, Alessia Burlacu, great grand-children; Landon Marcum, Logan Marcum, Noah Landers, Addisin Landers, Carolina Miller, Victoria Miller, brother; Rich Miller, sister-in- law; Pat Miller and many other loving extended family members.

Harold was born on August 23, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to Clara and George Miller. Harold developed a love for the arts at a young age. He engaged in activities such as art, gymnastics, dance, band and sports. His innate creativity and humorous, outgoing personality served as a catapult into his life-long journey as an artist. Throughout his life, Harold was driven by his passion for art and music. He was a talented drummer who became a recorded artist in his teenage years with the bands The Jaguars and The Triumphs. Harold went on to perform with other local musicians for years to come. After Harold graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1966, he pursued and earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Wright State University.

After graduation, Harold landed his first job in the design world as a tire designer at Dayton Tire and Rubber Company. In 1975, Harold met Linda and together they built a relationship resulting in the union of marriage and the formation of a loving family with three children, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A few years after marriage, Harold made a career change by becoming an exhibit designer at Merchandise Display Incorporated. Harold didn’t know then, but this change set the ball rolling for his future career endeavors. Over the years, Harold’s talents intensified and his design work was sought out by other companies throughout the United States. In 2005, he and the family packed their bags and traveled across the country as he asserted himself as an exhibit designer in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked in the design industry for 37 years retiring and moving back home to Dayton, Ohio in 2013.

Harold filled his life with love, laughter and lasting memories by always pursuing opportunities to travel from coast-to-coast and participating in his favorite pastimes. He loved sports such as golf, volleyball, softball and tennis. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family at the pool and the beach. Fishing, swimming, camping and outdoor gatherings with neighborhood family friends were at the top of the list. Harold focused his energy on finding the aesthetics in our universe and beyond.