James Edward Miller, age 80, of Mio, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010, at his home.
James was born on April 29, 1930 to Arden Ellsworth and Edna Rhea (Stanton) Miller in Chicago, Illinois.  He joined the US Navy, serving his country during the Korean War from 1947-1952.  He met and married Joanne Troyer in Chicago in 1955.  They raised their family in Chicago.  James worked as a printer for Commerce Clearing House, retiring in 1989.  He and Joanne lived in Florida from 1989-2005, and then settled in Mio, Michigan to be closer to family.
James is survived by his wife Joanne M. (Troyer) Miller of Mio, MI; his children:  Michael E. (Susan) Miller of the Chicago, IL area; Thomas R. (Nancy) Miller of the Chicago, IL area; Donald A. (Annina) Miller of Haslet, TX; and Ronald A. (Sheryl) Miller of the Chicago, IL area; his siblings:  Corabelle (nee Miller) Lane; Richard D. (Jamie) Miller; and William W. (Vange)  Miller; his sister-in-law Jayne Miller; his grandchildren:  Serene, Autumn, Trinity, Molly, Elisha, Kayla, Samantha, and Kyrsten; and his great-grandchildren:  Julianna and Mallory.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings:  Samuel A. Miller, Ruth E. (nee Miller) Trimble, Edna L. (nee Miller) Venckus and brother-in-law Joseph; John W. Miller, and Clinton A. Miller.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 1-4 and 6-8 PM at Mio Church of God, Mio, MI, and again on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 from 9AM until the time of Funeral Services at 10 AM, also at Mio Church of God, Mio, with Pastor Mike Stadelmayer officiating.  Interment at Fairview Cemetery with military honors offered by the Luzerne American Legion Post #162.
Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.