RICHARD F. MILLER, SR., age 81, of Estill Springs, Tenn., received his wings, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital following an extended illness.  Mr. Miller was born in Cape Girardeau Missouri, on February 6, 1942, to the late Henry Harrison Miller and Estella Ruth Gardner Miller. Mr. Miller was a truck driver and employed for approximately 10 years for Abbotts Egg Farms before becoming disabled.  Mr. Miller was of the Baptist Faith and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was an avid Ham Radio Operator, he loved motorcycles and riding his before he was disabled.  Mr. Miller loved spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.  He will be remembered for his good sense of humor and was always stern with his children and grandchildren only because he loved them dearly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Miller, great-grandson, Toby Russell and several brothers and sisters.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, 1 day short of being 55, Pat Miller of Estill Springs, Daughters; Sherri Miller of Tullahoma, Ronda Russell and husband, Scott and Ruth Hunt all of Estill Springs, Grandchildren; Zack Miller of Savannah, Tenn., Phillip Russell, Patrick Russell, and Richard Russell all of Estill Springs, Tenn., McKenzie Hunt of Manchester, Brittany Hunt of Estill Springs, Katlynn Hunt of Winchester, Dillan Miller-Norman of Tullahoma, 7-great-grandchildren, a few nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Larry Quattlebaum, officiating.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday prior to services at 3:00.  Interment will follow in the Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd, Tenn., with military honors bestowed.