Stephen James Miller, 66, of Crossville, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 6, 2019 after a brief illness at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.Stephen was born August 3, 1953 to Milbourne and Wilma Miller in Nashville, MI. He was the fourth of eight children, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Much of Stephen’s career was in the communications industry where he moved multiple times. He retired from Verizon in August of 2015 after working in Mississippi, Colorado and Texas. Upon retirement he moved his family from San Angelo, TX to Crossville, TN. Stephen was active in his local church throughout his life, serving in many different roles as the need arose. Most recently Stephen was an active member of Redemption Church in Crossville. He shared his faith readily and was always quick to get involved when he perceived a need.
He is survived by his wife , Lois Sue Miller of Crossville; sons, Jeremy Todd Miller of Crossville and Timothy Stephen Miller (Kristie) of Acworth, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Merritt and Melissa Merritt; great grandchild, Raegan Lacombe; father, Rev Milbourne Miller of Joelton, TN; brothers, Mark Miller (Shari) of Ellijay, GA; Nathan Miller (Linda) of Joelton, TN; Paul Miller of Cartersville, GA; sisters, Renee’ Miller of Aurora, CO; Sarah Williams (Keith) of Dalton, GA; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma (Burkert) Miller; sister, Mary Joyce Drake (Miller); brother, Phillip Miller.
Stephen’s life will be celebrated in a memorial service at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Nov 13 at Redemption Church located at 75 Commercial Drive, Crossville, TN with Pastor Jerry Smith officiating.
I had the Blessed privilege of not only attending church with Stephen and his family but also working with him for about 6 years when they lived in Jackson, MS. Stephen was a man of God and of faith. He shared his faith and encouraged me with words from the Bible and natural wisdom when I thought life was hopeless. During those the years, I needed to “see truth” being lived out with a man who loved his Savior and his family, and there was *always* his witty humor to remind me that the glass was really *half full*– not half empty!! I do not know the times when I was at the bottom in life that he and Ms. Lois lifted me from the despair. He was a man who reached across ethnic barriers and treated all with the love of Christ. I praise the Lord that I call him *brother in Christ*. Stephen, thank you for showing me what a husband, father, co-worker, neighbor, Good Samaritan and Man of God looked like. I love you & Ms Lois! Agape’, Gloria