Jack A. Miller, Sr., age 57, of Benton, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home in Benton.
Jack’s wishes were to be cremated.
A private family service will be held at a future date.
The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Jack Ashley Miller was born on April 12, 1962 in Benton, the son of John Alden Miller and Louetta (Moss) Miller. He married the former Jennifer Lynn Ellis on December 10, 1981 and she preceded him in death on January 19, 2017.
Jack was a former self-employed entrepreneur having owned and operated Miller’s Bit Service, Miller Auto Sales, and Miller & Son Trucking.
He and his late wife were former members of the Steel City Baptist Church.
Jack enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, boating and racing.
He is survived by three children: Jessica Miller of Marion, IL, Jack A. Miller, Jr. and wife Heather of West Frankfort, IL, Jasmin Teel and husband Shawn of Coello; five grandchildren: Jacynda and Jordan Gibbs, Jeremiah and Jaxson Miller, Adrianna Teel; his mother Louetta Tollison and husband Dave of Benton; a sister Jean Ann Williams and husband Stanley of Benton; a brother James “Red” Miller of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; his wife Jennifer Lynn Miller; two brothers: Jerry Allen Miller and John Alden Miller, Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made “In Memory of Jack”, payable to the Leffler Funeral Home, to assist the family with final expenses.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Jack, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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