He had been a resident of the Austin area since 1977. General Miller was born the first of two children to Major (Ret) Charles A. Miller, Sr. and Freddie L. Miller in Taylor, Texas on October 24, 1943. As the dependent of an army officer, Miller resided in several states throughout his formative years to include residing in Texas, Kansas, New Jersey, Alabama and an overseas stay in Japan. He completed his high school education at Killeen High School, Killeen, Texas in 1961.
As an undergraduate at Tarleton State College in Stephenville, Texas, Miller majored in History; however, his first love was the military science program where he excelled. He proudly served on the ROTC color guard and was a member of the Wainwright Rifles at Tarleton. Following a transfer to Sam Houston State University to complete undergraduate studies, General Miller continued to pursue a commission in the U.S. Army through the ROTC program and was a member of the Scabbard and Blade Military Honor Society. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve upon graduation on August 27, 1965.
Following completion of the Armor Officer’s Basic Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky in January of 1966, he was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and served with the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division and later with the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment. Miller’s final active duty assignment at Fort Hood was with the G3 staff of III Corps. After release from active duty, Miller became an instructor with the 4166th USAR school.
In 1982, Miller joined the Texas Army National Guard in Austin, Texas and served with the 111th Area Support Group as the Physical Security Officer; the Headquarters Company Commander, the Services Officer and later, the Director of Security, Plans and Operations. Additional service with the Texas Army National Guard was as Commander, 1149th Military Police Criminal Investigation Detachment and the G3, Plans and Operations Officer for the 71st Troop Command. He retired from the Texas Army National Guard in January of 1998 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Continuing his military career, Miller joined the Texas State Guard in 2000 and was initially appointed as Provost Marshall and was later appointed as the Commander of the 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard and promoted to the rank of Colonel. In November of 2003, he was assigned as the J3, Plans and Operations Officer. In September 2009, he was assigned as the Chief of Staff of the Texas State Guard and promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. He served as a full time employee with the Texas State Guard from November 2003 to February 2014. Upon his retirement in February 2014, he was promoted to the rank of Major General.
During the years Miller served in the Texas Army National Guard as part time guardsmen, he was employed on a full time basis by the Round Rock Independent School District as an educator, teaching multiple social studies courses to include Economics, U.S. History, World History, World Geography and Criminal Justice at Westwood High School. His love for education and watching his students excel brought great joy to his life. He befriended many students and upheld those relationships post-graduation. He supported many of their endeavors and was a great life mentor and resource – especially when college term papers were due!
His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, The Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the National Service Medal; the Commander’s Award for Public Service, the Texas Superior Service Medal, the Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal and the Texas Outstanding Service Medal. Miller was also awarded the Order of St. George Medal from the U.S. Armor Association.
The family would like to thank the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Round Rock as well as Dr. Milind Javle and his nurse, Ron Harris at MD Anderson. Without their dedicated care and perseverance, we would not have had the past two and a half years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Miller, Sr.; his mother, Freddie L. Miller and an older half-brother, Joe A. Satterfield. He is survived by his son, Lance C. Miller of Dallas, his daughter, Julie A. Steger of Georgetown, his grandchildren, Curtis “Cray” and Anna Steger of College Station (WHOOP!); his brother, Craig D. Miller of Leander and his half-sister, B. Jan Vath of Austin. Miller also leaves behind two nieces and two nephews as well as two beautiful God-daughters, Jillian Gaines and Jenna Gaines Wallis, and countless friends.
Funeral Services will be 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Camp Mabry All Faiths-Chapel, Austin, Texas with a visitation prior at 1:00 P.M. Graveside Services will be 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Houston, or the charity of your choice.
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