Ernest John Matthew Miller
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Ernest John Matthew Miller

  • February 26, 1930 - December 10, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Miriam and George, We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Miller's passing. You and your family are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Beverly and Bob Leming - Malvern, AR

“We are so sorry to hear of your lose.....You and all of your family will be in our prayers. ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Steve & Marty Knoll - Stuttgart, AR

“George and Mariam, Please accept my sincerest sympathy at this very sad time. I know firsthand how profound a loss it is when you lose a parent –...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Gaye Swaim - Bryant, AR

“I am sorry I never had the chance to know Ernest but I think alot of Eric. ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: William Knoll - Stuttgart, AR

“To Anita and ALL her family: David & I are so very sorry for your unexpected loss. Losing a loved one is so very hard. We just want you all to...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Linda & David Hunter - AR

“Mariam, I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Losing the ones we love is never easy, no matter the time or the season. Please know that I...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Tammy Porter - Little Rock, AR

“Eric, Ashley, Gabbi and I are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. Love you brother... ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Webb Family - little rock, AR

“George, I really hate to hear about your father-in-law. If there is anything I can do then please let me know. ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Richard Abernathy - Little Rock, AR

“George, your and your family are in my prayers durning your time of loss. May God bless you in theses trials. ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Danny Knight - Sherwood, AR

“E.J. and familly, We are so very sorry for your loss of your sweet dad. I hope that great memories of him feel your hearts at this sad time. We...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Karen Henson and family - marion, AR


Ernest John Matthew Miller, age 81 of Little Rock, Arkansas died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1930 in St. Vincent, Arkansas as the first born child of the late Simon and Elizabeth Miller. On February 23, 1957, he married his lovely wife Anita (Lannie) Miller and was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean War. Ernest was a devoted worker at Coleman Dairy for more than 40 years and he was a parishioner and usher at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church for more than 50 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Jimmy and Billy. He is survived by his wife Anita; six children, Regina Balsam (Robert), Barbara Illich (Vernon), Yvonne Fippen (William), Ernest Miller (Michele), Mariam Hopkins (George) and Paul Miller (Karen); two sisters, Margaret and Sister Stephanie; thirteen grandchildren, Eric, Bobbi, Candice, Elizabeth, Dale, Natalie, EmmaLee Lannie, Clayton, Jacob, Chelsea, Brooke and Kristen; and six great-grandchildren, Alex, Trey, Luke, Dalton, Reyse and Devin.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00am Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. A rosary will be 6:00pm followed by a visitation at 7:00pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th. St., Little Rock, AR (501) 661-9111.