Rev. Jack Miller

Rev. Thomas Jack Miller better known as Jack age 85 of West Jefferson died on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at his home. Rev. Miller was born in Welch, WV to Tom and Maggie Miller. Rev. Miller was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Betty Lawrence. Jack married the former Lillin Mullis on July 16, 1949. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church where he served as deacon in 1965. In October 1970 he announced his call into the gospel ministry and was ordained on August 8, 1971. "Preacher Jack" as he became known attended the Fruitland Bible Institute, graduating in 1980. Jack later worked for Ashe County Schools as auto body instructor at the career center. For 20 years he pastored Mission Home Baptist Church, then three years at Wagoner Baptist Church and lastly served Old fields Baptist Church for 19 years, retiring in 2014.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 2:00pm at Midway Baptist Church by Rev. Steve Leashomb and Rev. Dean Watson. Burial will follow in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Badger Funeral Home.

Rev. Miller is survived by: his wife, Lillin Miller, one daughter, Bendena Coldiron & husband David of Jefferson, one son, Butch Miller & wife Debbie of Fleetwood, two sisters, Patsy Beaver and Alice Spach both of Lewisville; also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Rev. Miller's arrangements.

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