Rev. Robert Lee Miller
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Rev. Robert Lee Miller

  • December 26, 1938 - December 19, 2011
  • North Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Dear Dora, We hope God has helped you through this trying time in your life. We are sorry we could not be there for you, but you know what we are...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Robert M (Mike) Soule - SC

“The Miller Family: I was just informed of the passing of a great man, Bob Miller. I am so sorry for your loss! I am one of the attorneys for the...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Reginald Rogers - Little Rock, AR

“Bob was a good man with a big heart! He will truly be missed by those who knew and loved him. We will cherish the memories and the warmth of Bob's...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Roger and Tammy Kelley Jackie Delaney - AR

“Mr. Miller was one of God's angels wrapped in flesh sent here to help guide me through the laberinth called life. He was my mentor and I didnt even...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Nikeitha Isbell - Little Rock, AR

“IF i had to chose a great man to have raised me no doubt in my mind it would had been you uncle robert!!! love always and forever ISABEL ZAJAC ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: isabel zajac - maumelle, AR

“REv. Miller was an inspiration in the Public Health community. He was an advocate,trainer, and facilitar on public health concerns. In addition, Rev....Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: La Verne Paige - Jacksonville, AR

“Bob and I had lots of good long talks which mostly meant that Bob talked and I listened. I'm sure going to miss that. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Bruce Thomasson - Maumelle, AR

“"MAY YOUR HEART FIND HEALING IN CHERISHED MEMORIES" IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY EMMETTE & BETTY MARTIN ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: EMMETTE & BETTY MARTIN - AR

“I have alot of memories of Bob. He was a funny man. I am glad to have known him. May he rest in peace. He will never be forgotten. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Terrie Schulz - Benton, AR

“I was Rev. Miller's pastor at Holly Grove AME Church. We worked very well together as he was such a great help to me and the church. God bless you...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Rev. Beverly White - Little Rock, AR

“I send my deepest condolences. Psalm 55:22 ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Amy Sharpe - Hampton, GA


Rev. Robert Lee Miller, 71, of North Little Rock, (Marche Community) departed this life peacefully in his sleep, to be with the Lord on Monday morning December 19, 2011 at Baptist Health Little Rock. Rev. Miller was born December 26, 1938. Preceding him in death was his father Nathaniel Miller and mother Louise Miller. He is survived by his loving wife, Dora Miller; two daughters Arnessa (Larry) Bennett of Maumelle, Bettye Harris of North Little Rock; three grandchildren, Henry (Marie) Toliver III of Little Rock, Dominic Harris of North Little Rock, and Marissa Harris of North Little Rock, one great-grandchild Ivan Toliver of Little Rock. His favorite and beloved Aunt, Derenda L. Alexander, and a host of loved cousins. In addition, great life long friends from the Vietnam War, Germany, the U.S. Army, the Arkansas Health Department, and Future Builders.

Rev. Robert Lee Miller was born in Atlanta, Georgia and soon moved to Arkansas and was raised in the Rixey community of North Little Rock. He entered the U. S. Army in 1958 while in the U.S. Army he received orders to the Vietnam War and a tour to Germany. He received many decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations, and campaign ribbons while in the military, earning the rank of SSG E6. After retiring from the military, he worked in Germany as a mechanical consultant. Later return to Little Rock, where he continued his education earning a Bachelor of Science in Recreation from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1985, and a Master of Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1986. He worked at Corner Stone a non-profit organization, and later the Arkansas Health Department where he retired.

For fun, Rev. Miller enjoyed sports. He was an international certified swimming coach for the "Special Olympics". Official "Golden Glove of America" certified referee. A Athletic Officials Association, certified referee for softball, basketball, football, and boxing. In addition, he loved to fish from his boat.

He was a member long time member of Holly Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church. He became a local Deacon in 2004 by the First Episcopal District. In 2007, he became a local Elder by Senior Bishop William H. Graves, First Episcopal District.
The memorial service for Rev. Robert Lee Miller will be, Monday December 26, 2011, at 11a.m., at New Life C.M.E. Church, 7329 Burnside Drive, North Little Rock, (Marche Community) Rev. Patsy A. Wright, Pastor 501-834-7559.
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