Rev. Joe Mack Miller

Sep. 10, 1927 – April 17, 2022

Rev. Joe Mack Miller (Daddy, Papaw, Uncle Joe), 94, went home to Jesus peacefully Easter morning, April 17, 2022, with family by his side.

He was born on Sep. 10, 1927 in Spencer County Indiana.

Mr. Miller lived a full life. He was a farmer who received the calling and continued his education through ministry, serving congregations as a United Methodist Minister for over 60 years, in churches that include the United Methodist Church in Rockport, Indiana; United Methodist Church in Jacksonburg, Ohio; Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Crawfordsville; Faith United Methodist Church in Indianapolis; United Methodist Church in Seymour, Indiana; and Fairlawn United Methodist Church in Evansville, Indiana.

Mr. Miller lived his faith in service to others. He and his wife opened their home to over 50 foster children over the years. Enjoying his retirement in Evansville, and then moved to Crawfordsville for the last few years, he was able to spend more time with family, playing cards (especially UNO), tinkering and fixing things for those he knew and loved, and spending time with his granddaughters and great granddaughters, his pride and joy.

Mr. Miller asked that you love and cherish your family as he did his.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Janice Miller; son Joe L Miller; daughter Carla (John) Schetzsle; granddaughters Kali Schetzsle (David Rigdon) and Kristi Schetzsle (Bill Stull); great granddaughters Aailyah Keys and Brielle Stull; sister-in-law Dianna Enlow; nieces Sandra (John) Roberts, Mary Jo (Charlie) Patterson and Francy Miller; and nephews Wally Murphy, and Matthew (Gayle) Enlow.

The immediate family will have a small life celebration, no service to be held.

It was Mr. Miller’s wish to have contributions made to the United Methodist Youth Home, a nonprofit that he helped to build and establish for at-risk youth. Donations can be mailed to the United Methodist Youth Home 2521 N Burkhardt Rd., Evansville, 47715, or made online at umyh.org/donate-now