Roger Miller, 74, of Fort Smith, passed from this life September 11, 2018 in Fort Smith. He was born April 18, 1944, in Butler, Missouri to the late Lester and Ilene Harrell Miller. Before retiring from Trane, Roger traveled the world installing, trouble shooting and perfecting air handling systems. Roger’s life found direction and became anchored when he met and married his wife Mary.
In this union, Roger was given a new life and was shown the meaning of home and family. Gifts that he treasured dearly. Roger was a student of different religions, and was deeply devoted to God. Faith and family were his passions. Roger was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith and was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Roger would like this message shared, “Breathe healthily, live happily. Quit smoking for your health.”
He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Paul Pickle and his wife Jana of Poteau; two brothers, Jerry and Paul Miller both of Texas; as well as three grandchildren, Ashley, Dylan and Sam.
The family will greet friends at 5:00pm Thursday September 13, 2018 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with Rosary to follow at 6:00pm. Funeral Mass will be 12:00pm Friday, September 14, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, PO Box 1866, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902.
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