In Memory Of
Roland Dean Miller
1934
2020
Roland Dean Miller
July 29, 1934 — November 7, 2020
Roland "Dean" Miller, age 86, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was a former resident of Louisville, Kentucky, residing for the past 12 years in New Albany, Indiana. Dean was born in Fredericksburg, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Viola (McCutcheon) Miller; Father, Clayton Miller; Brother, Don Miller; and Nephews, Kirk Miller and Greg Miller.
Dean was a proud graduate of New Albany High School, class of 1952. He was one of the first reporters for the NAHS radio station, and WNAS and was also a member of an off-campus "social fraternity" Eli Bananas. He played trombone in the NAHS band, and then later in the NAHS Alumni Band. Dean was first alternate to the Annapolis Academy, after which he attended Indiana University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Dean was a lifelong scholar, a music lover, and a published poet.
He was a member of the following: Louisville Junior Chamber of Commerce, Indiana University Alumni Association, Kentucky Colonels, and 1982 Honorary Member of the Kentucky Sheriffs' Association. He also held a private pilot's license.
Dean first retired from Irvin H. Whitehouse & Sons where he was Vice President of a subsidiary, then he later retired again from Howell & Howell Paint Contractors where he was a Commercial Contract Coordinator.
He enjoyed playing the trombone with Christ Church UMC Orchestra and Harbor Lights Ensemble, who played big band era music at retirement and nursing homes in Southern Indiana. He also played with the Shriner's Band. Dean was a member of Trinity UMC for the last 12 years and a previous member of Christ Church UMC Louisville where he played in their orchestra.
Dean is survived by his daughter, Kim Grow of Lexington South Carolina.; son, Scott Miller of San Francisco; sister, Kay Grier, nieces, Holly Grier-Wallace, Leah Ann Richmer, and Tracy Jo Denton; nephew Brad Miller; and many great-nieces and -nephews. His unique character and indomitable spirit will live on in the memories of his family and many friends.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in New Albany, Indiana. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, there will be a private Memorial Service with burial at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.
Please consider sharing a memory of Dean or leaving a special message for his family using the "Share Memories" section below.
Dean was a proud graduate of New Albany High School, class of 1952. He was one of the first reporters for the NAHS radio station, and WNAS and was also a member of an off-campus "social fraternity" Eli Bananas. He played trombone in the NAHS band, and then later in the NAHS Alumni Band. Dean was first alternate to the Annapolis Academy, after which he attended Indiana University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Dean was a lifelong scholar, a music lover, and a published poet.
He was a member of the following: Louisville Junior Chamber of Commerce, Indiana University Alumni Association, Kentucky Colonels, and 1982 Honorary Member of the Kentucky Sheriffs' Association. He also held a private pilot's license.
Dean first retired from Irvin H. Whitehouse & Sons where he was Vice President of a subsidiary, then he later retired again from Howell & Howell Paint Contractors where he was a Commercial Contract Coordinator.
He enjoyed playing the trombone with Christ Church UMC Orchestra and Harbor Lights Ensemble, who played big band era music at retirement and nursing homes in Southern Indiana. He also played with the Shriner's Band. Dean was a member of Trinity UMC for the last 12 years and a previous member of Christ Church UMC Louisville where he played in their orchestra.
Dean is survived by his daughter, Kim Grow of Lexington South Carolina.; son, Scott Miller of San Francisco; sister, Kay Grier, nieces, Holly Grier-Wallace, Leah Ann Richmer, and Tracy Jo Denton; nephew Brad Miller; and many great-nieces and -nephews. His unique character and indomitable spirit will live on in the memories of his family and many friends.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in New Albany, Indiana. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, there will be a private Memorial Service with burial at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.
Please consider sharing a memory of Dean or leaving a special message for his family using the "Share Memories" section below.
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