Charles Franklin Miller's Obituary
Charles Franklin Miller, age 88, passed away at his home in Grenola, KS on January 21, 2019.
Charles was born January 5, 1931 in Okemah, OK to Albert and Lula (Sweet) Miller. He attended school and graduated from Grenola High School. After graduating, he joined the Army and served over 2 years during the Korean War. Once out of the Army, he went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad as a welder, following work for them to Wichita, and then Topeka. He retired from Santa Fe after 37 years, and moved back to Grenola.
Charles had many passions in his life that included hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He traveled to many places around the country fishing in tournaments with his Bass Club and he bagged the biggest buck he ever shot just this past, 2018 hunting season. Whenever you saw Charles anywhere, he was telling someone about one of his hunting or fishing trips.
Charles is survived by his children:
Craig “Charlie” and Judy Miller of Winfield, KS
Cheryl Miller of Federal Way, WA
Jeff Miller of Grenola, KS
Grandchildren:
Daniel Miller of Ponca City, OK
Racheal and David Leonard of Federal Way, WA
Stephen and Hazel Leftwich of Springfield, MO
Great Grandchildren:
Joslie, Rowdy, Jessalyn, Ashton, Annalyn, and Cayden
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Albert Jr.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Grenola Christian Church in Grenola, KS.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, and can be left with or mailed to the Funeral Home at PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349.
Online condolences can be left at www.countrysidefh.com
Services have been entrusted to:
Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington – PO Box 1233 Howard, KS
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