R. John Miller

My condolences to the family, his daughters and friends. John was always full of life and always joking with that big crazy laugh of his. He will be missed.

To the family, i meant john and diane threw my dad john barnes they work together at lakso and at the schools. ever since then john and i always stay friends. when i would be out some were and john would see me, john would always made sure that i was ok. when i would see john he would always have a smile on his face. The last time i saw john was when i lived c-ville and john would drive by my block, john always say something crazy to say then he would ask was i ok. and i would alway say ye. john will be miss, him and wild and crazy self . from the heart marietta barnes

To Jeanette and Robin: As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.

God saw John getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes you watched John, and saw him pass away. Although you loved him dearly, you could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

You have our Sincere & Deepest Condolences on the loss of your father, brother, uncle, cousin, friend.

The Miller family has always been a part of our family. When they lose a family member, we share in their loss as well.

The Thompson Family from 9 Points

My condolences to the family and friends. I had met Mr. Miller while attending Fugett Middle School he was a very nice man always joking with someone. You could always hear his laughter down the hallways. He will truly be missed.

My sincere condolences to John's family and friends. I am a teacher at Fugett Middle School, and John was the heart of our school. Students and teachers loved him. We always looked forward to seeing him on special occasions - he will truly be missed.

We have many things that we'd like to say to you but you know what is in our hearts. We will truly miss you and our lives will forever be touched because you were a BIG part of it. We shared so many good times together and even though you are not here with us, your spirit will be with us always. We hope that you are at peace now and are no longer suffering. We love you and will pray for you each and everyday. Thank you for being a wonderful uncle. Love Always.
To Robin and Jeanette~ Your dad loved you and will continue to love you. Do not cry for him because he is in a better place. Know that you are in our thoughts. Uncle John would want you to keep the faith and believe that he wants you to go on with your lives. take care.
To Diana~ You were a very BIG part of Uncle John's life and he will always love you. You were there for him when he needed you and he will be forever grateful. Please stay strong and know that we love you. You are a good woman and you never let him down. Stay in touch. God know,s what's in your heart.
To the family~ Know that he is with his maker and there will be no more pain. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We loved him too.

Our deepest sympathies to the Miller family and friends. GOD always knows best and may John rest in peace. John's mom, Mrs. Jeanette, and my mom, Mrs. Cotten, were best friends back in the day.

We know at a time like this, there is very little that anyone can say or do. Our thoughts are with you, we are so sorry for your loss.

There are certain people who always make you smile; Mr. Miller was one of them. (I never called him "John"; I had way too much respect for the man to do that.) He was a light in our lives at Fugett Middle School.

Teaching adolescents and moulding them into good people is difficult. Mr. Miller took it upon himself every day to visit the in-school suspension room and talk to the students; talking to them sincerely and from his heart. And they listened to him. All of our students genuinely admired and respected Mr. Miller. He made a difference in all of our lives.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Dear Miller Family,

I first met John while I was working the evening shift at Paoli Memorial Hospital. John had just been diagnosed and I was his nurse during his first chemotherapy treatments. At that time, patients would stay in the hospital for a week during their treatments.

John was very ill during the time I cared for him. I would love to sit with him at night holding his hand and rubbing his head. We would talk about how he loved his job at Fugett Middle School and all the friends he had with the staff. John loved the children. So full of life and energy he would say. These were special times for me as his nurse.

As nurses, we are blessed to be able to get close to patients while giving care and helping to alliviate their pain and fear. Nurses always remember and hold the special patients close to thier hearts. John was one of those patients for me.

My prayers and sympathy go out to you at this very difficult time, but I also know that the angels carried John up to heaven and he is smiling down on us now!

Sincerely,

Marybeth Palumbo, RN

Dear John

If we could write a letter and send it attached to a dove ~ through the darkened clouds ~ this is what it would say:

Dear John,
It doesn’t seem real yet that you are no longer here with us. For years upon years we were told that you were supposed to be in a better place. Whenever you got sick or ended up in the hospital ~ we never counted you out because we knew our brother was a true warrior and you would be coming back home.
You were a man with a cause in life… a mission. You showed us never to give up. How could we complain of our pains when you lived in great pain for years and never gave up? We knew never to count you out because you never counted yourself out. You fought all your life and even when the Lord called your name and whispered that it was time to go, you still argued, fussed, and fought until He had to gently pull you aside and told you that it was now or never. You then decided that there was not too much more that needed to be done so your fight came to an end.
As we look back to the many things you have left us with besides all our fond memories of our childhood and the outrageous times we shared as adults, we reflect on the love that you shared and showed with each one of us. You were a devoted brother and we know that when it is our time to meet our maker~ you will wake Mom up and tell Shorty and Duck that it’s time to go because one of us are on our way. Do you think that when we all get to that great place of peace we’ll continue to have such great times? Sure our children will miss us and our loved ones will mourn for us as we are for you but we will be together like it used to be. We are a family and family sticks together.
Speaking of family and friends we’d like to take just a few moments to let you know that we will help look after Robin and Jeanette. They have traveled down that long and windy road along with us. We know that their pain is great but they too will come to the realization that you are looking down on them, watching every step they make and every once in awhile when they fall out of line, they’ll feel not just a gentle breeze upon their neck but a gust of wind that nearly knocks them over. They will know that they better get back in line because it was there daddy that came through like a lion and once they settle down and get back on track he will go out like a lamb.
John Miller you were one lucky man!! You had many women who admired you and loved you. You had a beautiful wife for which you shared many, many wonderful year until it was her time to go. How great your pain must have been to let go of your wife and the mother of your daughters. You once again put on your armor and withheld the storm. You overcame the battle and moved one with your life. That is what she wanted you to do. You tucked your daughters under each arm and helped them to on know that their mommy was only a whisper away.
Then there is Diana. We’d like to let you know that we were very happy that you picked a woman that would care for you the way she did. It must have been wonderful to know that she was just a call away. Many times when you were in the hospital or nursing home or just sitting at a family function, we witnessed her love for you. She would be there for you whenever you would call her name. Many nights we watched her wiped your forehead or give you a cold drink of water. She was never far away. We always knew how you were or what was going on with you because she knew we didn’t want to be left in the dark. Many times while you laid asleep Amy and Sara would watch her sit next to you and hold your hand and caress you when you awoke. When you called for her she was never far away. She loved you and we are sure that you loved her. We would like to thank her for taking care of you even when she could have decided that it got to be too much. It never was that to her. She was completely devoted to you and that is why we love her and want to make sure she knows that we are grateful to her. She never gave up on you. Diana was a God sent because we knew that our brother was taken care of even when sleep or rest wasn’t thought of. She put you first in her life and once again how can we thank her enough?
So with each letter, it must come to an end. There is nothing else to say or write and when we put down the pencil or pen and mail the letter we usually go on about our business until we hear from that person we’d written. It may take some time but we know that after you’re done reading our letter to you, the dark clouds will open up and become the bluest blue we’ve ever seem and you will have that dove return letters to all of us. We won’t been able to actually see the letter you’ve written to us but in our hearts we’ll be able to feel the love you’re sending back to us.
In ending, we’d like for you to know that we dearly miss you. Words can’t express what we feel in our hearts today. As you look down on us today with mom and the boys, help us to find the strength we need to make it through this day and the next few days, maybe even next few months. Give us the fight that you had each and everyday. You will be our strength when we get down. Keep your arms around us and whisper we’ll be all right. We love you and you will be forever in our hearts and thoughts.
Forever and always,
Your brothers and sisters.

Uncle John~
I have such great memories of you. One of the greatest memories I have of you was when I played football against West Chester and you would come to every game. You would brag to your co-workers that your nephew was coming down here to RUN THEM Over and I did just that... I ran them over everytime! I remember how you got me my first job and how you used to call me "soft bones" because I was always broke up or hurt. The greatest thing that I learned from you was the will to never give up. I know that no matter how soft my bones may get or how broke up I may become I will get up and do what has to be done for that day because there is always someone worse off then myself. The thing that I will miss the most is making you laugh or downing the Dallas Cowboys that you were a true fan of for many years. I could go on and on for many years to come but you know whats in my heart. Through the many long talks we had over the phone or at the hospitals you taught me that family was important. Even though you were fighting for yourself you were worried about getting better so you could take the kids and I to Green Dragon. You were never selfish and you never put yourself first. As for the new love of your life, Diana, I have a great respect for her because she was by your side until you drew your last breath and every where you went, she was right by your side. Even if you wanted to sit by your self and drink your Crown Royal. She was with you in sickness and in health and only by your death did you part!! The last thing you said just minutes before you pasted was that you were worried about your grass getting cut... rest asure Unc... it's cut. You always kept your word with me so I kept my word with you. Love Always.

Uncle John!
Ever since the first day I met you I knew that my life would never be the same. As I try to write this note to you my heart is over filled with joy. I have learned alot from you about staying strong and not letting an illness stand in your way of what you want to do with your life. I have drawn quite a few times from that strength when I thought I couldn't bare anymore pain. Each day I go on thinking about you and know that you are thinking about me too. I know that you loved me and I'm pretty sure you knew I loved you... how could you not... I love Crown Royal too! (SMILE) God took a great man and left footprints of you across my heart. You made me laugh and you brightened my days. The day you went to heaven was the day I knew I had another angel watching over me. It is a great pleasure to have known you and to have you accept me in your life the way you did. I love you and will continue to pray for you. I know that Robin and Jeanette are very lucky to have you for their dad. I am thankful to Diana for always being by your side and no matter what she was with you till the end. With much love, your niece, Dawn

I taught at Fugett and my wife worked in the office at times over the years. John was an encouragement and blessing to the faculty as well as the students. We saw his love for his family and his determination to battle the illness. Our hearts are sad to hear of his passing, but happy that he is at peace and "home". It was a priviledge to call John a "friend". God bless you all.

I'm thinking of the day,
When I got the phone call that told me you had passed away,
I knew for weeks that eventually I would have to say goodbye,
I knew that I was going to cry.

I think that is what makes today such a hard day,
Everyday I pray,
While I'm missing you,
And hope you're missing me too.

I'm now thinking how could this be,
Why is this happening,
How could this be?

AS life goes on people grow old,
Life has mysterious paths,
Well so I've been told.
What I don't get is that you weren't old,
And you had done nothing wrong,
Why is this happening?

All we can do is hold on.
Hold on to the memories,
That we had each day,
Just hold on and prey.

I love you Uncle John,
We'll never be apart,
You'll be forever with me,
In my mind and in my heart.

Love always your Nieces and Nephews

dear uncle john.im so sad i can hardly speak i wish was there to say goodbye to see you one last time.but theres a reason why im not there with the rest of the family.you always did say that family was inportant i hope that you can touch part of mine to show them that.i love you uncle john and i will mis you so much give grandmom and uncle duck and uncle shorty a big hug for me.i promise i will keep your brother in check for you but you no that hes hardheaded.robin and janet i love you and be strong godbless you. your cousin valerie from lancaster.