Willie Roy Miller, affectionately known as "W.R.", was born on December 14, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio and departed this earthly life on June 13, 2026 at age 75.
He was the son of the late Roy Cecil Miller and Beulah Moore Miller.
W.R. was a lifelong resident of Breathitt County, Kentucky where he built a life centered on faith, family and service to others. He retired from Falcon Coal after many years of dedicated work and later became a successful business owner.
A man of deep faith, W.R. faithfully served as pastor of Grace Bible Church and devoted countless hours to jail ministry and nursing home ministry alongside close friend and brother in Christ, Charles Deaton sharing God's love with those in need. He was a devoted member of New Hope Community Baptist Church and was also a proud member of the Masonic Lodge #649.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife and best friend of 45.5 years, Janet Miller; his son, Willie Roy Miller II and wife, Trish; his daughter, Kristina Miller-Gibson and husband, Dwayne and his beloved grandchildren, Travis Roy and Kennedi Paige who brought him immeasurable joy and pride.
He is also survived by his sister, Linda Bellamy and husband, Burt; his brothers, Timothy Miller and Vickie and Jeff Miller and Marie; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
W.R. took the greatest pride in his family. He cherished every moment spent with Janet, his wife and constant companion. Above all else, he adored his children and grandchildren, Travis and Kennedi whose accomplishments and happiness filled his heart with pride. He also leaves behind his faithful canine companion, Dozer.
Visitation for W.R. will begin Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Breathitt Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with masonic rites to be conducted Tuesday at 7:00 PM. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00PM with James David Fugate and Raymond Hudson in charge of the service.
Burial will follow in the Miller Family Cemetery at Millers Branch in Jackson with Travis Roy Miller, Dwayne Gibson, Eric Hudson, Darren Hudson, Jason Bellamy, Jeff Riggs, Charlie Fugate and Ira Gibson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Dennis Brown, Tommy Noble, Geno Davis, Anthony Holbrook, Donnie Gross, Phillip Allen, Burt Bellamyt, Delbert "Fuzz" Patrick, Wayne Harvey, Billy Ryan Chaney, Ronnie Paul Miller and Randall Combs.
W.R.'s legacy of faith, hard work, compassion and devotion to family will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Though he will be deeply missed, his family finds comfort in knowing that he has entered his eternal home.
"Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23
May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
