Ronald “Rabbit” Lee Miller, 68, of Winnie, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, after a three year battle with cancer. He was born on October 16, 1947, in Bartonville, Illinois, the son of Therese Mills Miller and Wesley Lee Miller.
He was united in marriage to Linda L. Touchet, and on February 15, 2016, celebrated thirty-three years of matrimony.
“Rabbit” was an over the road truck driver, for various companies, for fifty-one years. His favorite truck was a Peterbuilt, and he took pride in the different loads he would carry across the states. He made many friends in his travels, which he remained in touch with.
He is survived by his wife, Linda L. Miller, of Winnie; one brother, Richard Miller, of Girard, Illinois; son, Mike Miller of Girard, Illinois; daughter, Melissa Kaydus, of Palmyra, Illinois; step-daughters, Mitzi Johnson and Lisa Murray, both of Spring; step-son, Matt Touchet, of Winnie; grandchildren, Briann Miller, of Girard, Illinois; Todd Miller, of Mandean, North Dakota; Machala Kaydus, Hope Kaydus and Michael Kaydus, III, all of Palmyra, Illinois; step-grandchildren, Zach Johnson, of Los Angeles, California; Aaron Touchet, of Pampa; Matthew Touchet, of Winnie; Kate Murray and Claire Murray, both of Spring; great-grandchildren, Kyra Touchet, of Amarillo; and Jensen Campbell, of Girard, Illinois; many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by parents; five sisters, Mary Joe Williams, Joyce Carn, Nancy Carpenter, Sue Bennette and Tina Larabe; two nephews, John Kamm and Eddie Miller.
A private committal for Mr. Miller was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, Texas under the direction of Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas.
