James Conard “Jake” Miller 76, of Nederland, passed away Monday, June 13, 2005 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
He was a native of Ridge, Texas born July 6, 1928 and had been a resident of the Mid-County area for the past 55 years. He was Pipefitter and the Owner / Operator of a Construction Co., and was a member of Stonegate Church of Christ in Port Arthur.
Mr. Miller was a good Christian man, very generous to everyone that he came in contact with. He was an avid hunter, and golfer, and traveled extensively. His four daughters say that he was the best daddy ever. His sons said that their dad taught them how to hunt and how to be men of honor. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family who adored him.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Miller of Nederland; four daughters, Nina Jo Adams and husband, J. P., Jamie Carol Brezinski, Judith Lynn Gereaux and husband, Jerry, Jana Kay Landry and husband, Dr. Kevin; three sons, Chuck Cotton, Mike Cotton and wife, Elizabeth, and Dana Nelson and wife, Margaret; twelve grandchildren, Dr. Jeremy Roebuck and wife, Jennifer, Jeffrey Roebuck and wife, Heather, Scott Brezinski, Todd Brezinski, Matthew Nelson, Mitchel Nelson, Keeya Gillard and husband, James, Carey Cotton, Colby Pyle and husband, Dave, Taylor Cotton, Michael Cotton, John Cotton; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Marie Sharp, Marguerite Wilkins, Francis Slagle; one brother, Charles Miller and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents O. C. and Olga Miller and two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-7 pm Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. Nederland. Funeral services will be 10:00 pm, Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Stonegate Church of Christ 3948 Hwy 365 in Port Arthur with Steve Dewhurst officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Southeast Texas in Nederland.
For those desiring Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society 755 S. 11th Street Beaumont, Texas 77701, or the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 22864 Beaumont, Texas 77720 or the organization of your choice.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
