James "Jim" A. Miller, II

James Jim Arthur Miller, II, 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 05, 1942, to the late James Arthur Miller, I and the late Eva Mae (Wilkins) Miller. He graduated from Jefferson Township in 1960. He then attended Ball State, Taylor University and Earlham College School of Ministry. He was a jack of all trades since 1967. He worked as an Excavating Contractor, and he was the Pastor at Walnut Corner Friends Church, for one year in 1973, Maple Run Friends Church, for six years, 1974-1980, and Open Door Fellowship Church, for 36 years, 1981-2017. He was an evangelist, a man of true faith and commitment to the Community, and was loved by all. He gave his heart to the Lord with his wife Phyllis at the Methodist Church in Upland, Indiana at the same altar July 28, 1968. They have been faithful followers of God since that day. He loved his machines. He loved overhauling them and using and selling them for a 2nd income. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing golf, and he loved to travel; he had visited all of the states in America as well as Australia, England, and Wales.

We are very thankful for all that we have and all that God has shared with us in our lives. We will continue to serve Him faithfully in the way that Jim would want us to do. He taught us well and he will always be in our hearts. He was an awesome wonderful, handsome, caring, kind and compassionate man and will never be forgotten by his loving family and community. We will miss him always.

Jim is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. (Marshall) Miller, Converse; daughter, Lori (Jim) Goff, Converse; son, Jeff (Linsey) Miller, Greentown; daughter, Debbi (Eric) Anderson, Denver, CO; daughter, Shari (Jason) Smith, Somerset; twelve grandchildren, James Goff, Becca Goff-Pritchett, Maggie Goff-Johnson, Kailyn Miller-White, Clayton Kelley, Kynlee Miller, Meredith Anderson, Paige Anderson, Joshua Smith, Jared Smith, and Sarah Smith; and three great-grandchildren, Isaiah Goff, Olivia Pritchett and Lakely White.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Eva Mae Miller, brother, Tom Miller and grandson, Seth Goff.

Arrangements for Jim have been entrusted to Armes-Hunt Funeral Home Cremation Services College Park Chapel, 4601 S. Western Ave., Marion, Indiana 46953. A visitation will be held at Grace Community Church 1810 E. Bradford Pike Marion, Indiana 46952 on Thursday, December 21, 2017, from 2:00-8:00 PM. A funeral service celebrating Jims life will be held at Grace Community Church, on Friday, December 22, 2017, at 11:00 AM with Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will follow at Thrailkill Cemetery in Swayzee, Indiana.

Contributions made in memory of Jim can be made to Open Door Fellowship Church, 1388 N. 800 W. 27 Converse, Indiana 46919. Online condolences may be left at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.

Vicki Whitton Creech wrote on Dec 22, 2017:

"Words cannot express how wonderful Rev. Jim was to all of us in the Whitton family. He was there for each one that ask for prayers, comfort, guidance and just being a family friend. May Phyllis and family be comforted knowing how wonderful he was thought of by everyone. Jim will he truly missed. Prayers to the Miller family."

Mike Marley wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"A true friend.A true brother.A kindred spirit.A broken vessel used by God.My heartfelt sympathies and prayers are offered up on behalf of the family and friends of Pastor Jim Miller. May the Peace of God, that surpasses all understanding, rest upon each of you."

kspiel@comcast.net wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"To the family of Jim Miller,We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Jim as a great gentleman. May God Bless and comfort you all at this time.Stan & Kathy Singpiel"

Valentina Bachnivsky wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"I was privileged to know Jim not only in a professional capacity, but as a friend. He loved life, people and, especially, the Lord. May he Rest In Peace, confident in the Second Coming and Gods saving grace."

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

" A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on December 21, 2017 Shari, Jason, and family, Please know we are with you in spirit and are praying for your family during this time. With MUCH LOVE from Texas, Ken, Layne, Jen, Linda, Shelley, and Stephanye "

Cindy Roberds Harrell wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"Jimmy, as I knew him, married my husband and I. He did both Mom and Dad's funerals. What would we have done without him? My heart goes out to your family."

Tara Harvey wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"Preacher Jim was such an inspiring, encouraging man who loved the Lord & he was so caring & touched my life in many ways. He will be greatly missed. I know he is rejoicing in Heaven. I'm so sorry that he has passed. My prayers are with your family & friends. With sympathy,Tara Harvey"

Lowell and Glenna Shelton wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."

Debbie and Randy OConner wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"Shari and Jason and family, We are away with friends for 3days. I just saw the post about you dads passing. Please know our hearts are hurting for your loss of your dear dad. Wish we could be there to live in you "

Scott & Kimberly Jones wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"Phyllis and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Pastor Jim. He would stop by our home occassionally on a Sunday afternoon late before Sunday night Church and just visit. He was a very good man and know that heaven is really blessed to have him. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God is Love!!! Love in Christ"

Mike & Sharon Chism wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"Our hearts feel your pain and sorrow at this difficult time, but we want you to know how thankful and blessed we were to have know Rev. Jim. He was a great man and was there anytime we needed him. Prayers to you all and if there is anything we could do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. We will rejoice in his new life of pain free health, and happiness in his reunion with loved ones and friends. RIH JIM"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

" A HOPE AND HONOR CROSS STANDING EASEL was sent on December 21, 2017 Thank you for always being there for our families! You are Loved! Lamona Miller, The Kellehers, The Bakers and The Martins Praying that the light of Gods face shines on your family in the darkness of your grief. "

Bruce & Emily Haag wrote on Dec 21, 2017:

"Dear Phyllis and FamilyJim will dearly be missed, but now he is living enternal life with His Savior, no more pain and suffering, I know this is a sad and hard part of life, but his life has just started, and I not sad but Happy for him that his enternal life has began. He was a very Good Shephard to his flock, and also a great Husband, Father and Brother and Friend. He was there for Bruce and I when I was worried about Bruce blood pressure, to be able to get his new job, and when I found out that I to had a spot on my pancreas, I pray that God give you strenght in this sad time, but we should all be celebrating his new enternal life in Heaven.Miss you also, sorry I could not be there for you, but you are in my prayers.Love Emily Haag"