H. Edward Miller, 72

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H. Edward Miller, 72, of Collinsville, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 5:50 a.m. at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Irwin Chapel in Glen Carbon. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Tom Hufty officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Miller was born Dec. 16, 1946, in Montgomery County, a son of the late Harry C. and Juanita (Johnson) Miller. He married Carol S. (Jacobs) Miller on June 8, 1968, in Decatur, and she preceded him in death on July 18, 2009.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Caterpillar in Decatur, with 11 years of dedicated service as a burner operator.

A member of the First Baptist Church of Maryville, he enjoyed volunteering with the Equestrian Center at Beverly Farms in Godfrey. He was a classic car enthusiast and loved his days working with wood.  He cherished his beloved dog, Sherlock, and will be remembered for the love and special time shared with his family and friends.

He is survived by three daughters, Christy Miller of Collinsville, Amy (Ayton) Wolfe Hart of Collinvsille and Ellen Miller of Collinsville; a grandson, Rhett Miller; two sisters, Kathryn (Harold) Long of Hillsboro and Karen (Marvin) Savage of Litchfield; three brothers, Terry Miller of Hillsboro, Gary Miller of Cerro Gordo and Larry (Jerilyn) Miller of Hillsboro; sister-in-law, Sheila Brown of Macon; many nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Billy and Judy Clawson of Pana, Connie and Mike Smith of Okawville, Chris and Stacy Bailey of Collinsville, Dennis and Karen Hardesty of Collinsville, Robin and Tommy Ishmael of Spring Hill, AR, and Tim and Elona Kessinger of Troy; and other extended family and friends.

Memorials may be made for Colon Cancer Research and may be made to the American Cancer Society and accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.irwinchapel.com.