Obituary for Eugene Raymond Miller

Eugene Raymond Miller, 73, of Milam, TX, formerly of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Lufkin, TX due to complications from Covid-19.

Gene was born on April 28, 1947 to Raymond D Miller and Ruby (Moore) Miller in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Gene earned his Master's Degree at Murray State University, Murray, KY.  He taught Industrial Arts and Special Education classes at Mt. Vernon Township High School, Mt. Vernon, IL for 35 years and was also in charge of the Color Guard Team.  Gene was a member of the Goshen Trail Longrifles Club and SASS Cowboy Action Shooting, an Eagle Scout, and Boy Scout Leader.  He was very active at Liberty Springs United Methodist Church being on the Board of Trustees and other church activities.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Beasley) Miller of Milam, TX; son, Billy R. Miller and wife, Renae of Peoria, IL; daughter, Lori J (Miller)Showers and husband Will of Mt. Vernon, IL; grandchildren Anna Showers, Samantha Showers, Michael Showers, Adam Miller, and Hannah Miller; stepmother-in-law Donna (Smyth) Beasley; and other nephews, nieces, and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Loreva (Miller) Johnson; parents-in-law Bill J and Josephine Beasley; and brother-in-law Joe B. Beasley.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, TX. Gene will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL.  The family will be holding two memorial services honoring Gene's life.

For our friends in Texas a memorial service will be held at Liberty Springs UMC, 1280 Carter's Ferry Rd East, Milam, TX, on April 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Pam Lundberg officiating.  The service will be live streamed on the "Friends of Liberty Springs United Methodist Church" Facebook group for those unable to attend.

For our friends in Illinois a graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, 2216 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Services will be coordinated by Hughey Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon, IL.

Both services will be held outdoors and socially distanced.  Our family asks that during these difficult times of the Covid pandemic that you always wear your masks and socially distance in both your daily life and wherever your travels may take you.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Liberty Springs UMC, PO Box 121, Milam, TX 75959 or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.