Homer Miller, age 96, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was born March 4, 1925 to the late Oscar and Bessie Valentine Miller. He attended school and church in Concord, Tennessee. Homer was a member of Concord Church of God. A dedicated hardworking employee of S& S Cafeteria, he retired in December 1980 after many years of exemplary service. His love of cooking never ceased. He enjoyed cooking gourmet meals for his family during the holidays. Nothing gave him more joy than having his family together eating the delicious food he had prepared.
In his leisure time, Homer read his bible, sang gospel hymns, and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gladys Moulden, Dorothy Franklin, Mildred Miller, and Mae Billingsley.
Survived by nephews, Marshall Kelso of Knoxville, TN, devoted nephew, James (Sharron) Moulden of Oak Ridge, TN, Shawn Thomas of Oak Ridge, TN, Henry “Tre’” Tate III of Florida, Henry Tate Jr of Chicago, IL, Marshall Kelso II of Sparta, TN and Martin Nelson of Knoxville, TN; devoted niece, Betty Franklin of Knoxville, TN; nieces, Nancy Alexander of Atlanta, GA, April Moulden of Oak Ridge, TN, Elizabeth McFarland of Columbia, TN, Imagany Thomas of Florida and Joy Spalding of Knoxville, TN; special cousins, Huey Moulden of Knoxville, TN, Marietta Matlock of Knoxville, TN, Peggy Billingsley of Knoxville, TN, Jenne Bradley of Concord, TN and James Roy Fletcher of Knoxville, TN; devoted friends, Chris Whittle of New York and Larry Otom of Strawberry Plains, TN; a host of other relatives and friends.
Monday, May 10, 2021, a public walkthrough is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 3229 George Light Road, Knoxville, TN. Social distancing and face coverings are required. A service to follow with Pastor Marshall Kelso as the eulogist. Interment at Oak Ridge Memorial Park where a white dove release will conclude the service. During this time, we will remain in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order No. 17 (COVID-19). Flowers may be delivered to the church the morning of the walkthrough. Service will be live-streamed at Facebook.com/ Pug Fuller Video. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD, 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.Homer Miller, age 96, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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