Jerry graduated from El Dorado Springs High School Class of 1964. Following high school he served in the United States Navy from 1964-1967. Upon his return from the service he worked as a diesel mechanic and truck driver. Jerry drove a truck all of his life. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, camping, and being with family. Jerry was a member of the VFW in Nevada.
He is survived by two children: a daughter, Chastity Gillen (Danny), Walker, MO; a son, Roger Wayne Miller (Sherri), Douglasville, GA; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Dale Miller, Nevada, MO; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Susan, he was preceded in death by two sons, Troy Miller, and Travis Miller; his parents; a brother, Max Vaughan; and a sister, Connie Couch.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
Memorials are suggested in his memory to the Wounded Warriors Project c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
