James R. Miller Sr., 67
FLORIDA, Mass. - James R. Miller Sr., 67, of 163 Mohawk Trail died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at 787 Simonds Road, Williamstown, where he was staying with his son and daughter-in-law.
Born in Leominster on Oct. 26, 1943, son of Raymond and Thelma Tolson Miller, he attended schools in Zephyrhills, Fla., and Drury High School in North Adams.
He was a Marines veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Miller was employed by the town of Williamstown in its highway department. Before that, he worked at former General Electric and Sprague Electric companies.
He was a member of Richard Ruether Post 152 American Legion in Williamstown. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He and his wife also opened their home to many in need over the years.
He leaves his wife, the former Nancy A. Kemp, whom he married on Jan. 25, 1969, in Florida Baptist Church; three daughters, Marilyn Honig of Stamford, Vt., Rebecca Harris of North Adams and Heather Romanek of Nashua, N.H.; five sons, Francis Miller of Williamstown, Bryan Miller of Pittsfield, Ronald Davis of Wallingford, Conn., William Miller of Burlington, Vt., and James R. Miller Jr. of the town of Florida; three brothers, Mark Miller, Paul Miller and Raymond Miller Jr., all of North Adams; a sister, Nancy Griffin of Zephyrhills; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews
His brother Edward Miller is deceased.
FUNERAL NOTICE - Calling hours for Mr. Miller will be Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 7 at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Funeral services will be private for family only.
Burial will be in Florida Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire in care of the funeral home.