Hunt County, Texas, Marriages 1921-1945, grooms page 143:
groom: Miller, W.N.
bride: Willams, Ina F.
married: 7 Jun 1923
recorded: marriage volume V page 533
Texas Deaths 1890-1976 (FamilySearch):
Name: William Newton Miller
Death date: 14 Jun 1930
Death place: Greenville, Hunt, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): white
Age at death: 45 years 9 months 3 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 11 Sep 1884
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name:
Father's name: Z.M. Miller
Father's birthplace: Tenn
Mother's name: Mary Rigney
Mother's birthplace:
Occupation: Insurance Business
Residence:
Cemetery name: Forest Park Cem.
Burial place:
Burial date: 16 Jun 1930
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2135326
Digital GS number: 4163781
Image number: 2589
Reference number: cn 30006
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
courtesy of unnamed findagrave visitor:
William Newton Miller
Greenville, Hunt County TX
Greenville Evening Banner, Saturday, 14 June 1930, #95, pages 1 & 6.
W. N. Miller, 45, one of the leading business men of this city, died at 7:15 o'clock this morning at a local hospital, following an emergency operation performed yesterday at noon. Although Mr. Miller had been in ill health for several months, it was not known that he was in a serious condition and his death came as a severe shock to members of the family and hundreds of friends. Death, it is said, was due to peritonitis and complications.
Services Monday
Final rites will be observed Monday morning at 9 o'clock at Kavanaugh Methodist Church in which he was a faithful worker. Services will be conducted by the Rev. W. T. Renfro, pastor, assisted by Rev. C.W. Hearon, former pastor, now at Marshall, the Rev. W.T. Whitesides, and the Rev. R.E. Porter, pastor of Lee Street Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Forest Park Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be: J.M. Massay, Tom Bethell, John Ellis, C.A. Fagg, Francis Savis, Arthur Wise, Gilbert Shipp and Ulmont Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Kavanaugh board of stewards; Manning-Bowman class; Lions Club and Masonic bodies. The body will be carried to the home, 2203 O'Neal Street late this afternoon and there lie in state until Monday.
Born In Ben Franklin
Mr. Miller was born in Ben Franklin Sept. 11, 1884, was there reared to young manhood and it was there that he launched his business career, being for ten years a cashier of a bank. He received his education at Roswell, New Mexico, and Springfield, MO. Leaving Ben Franklin, Mr. Miller went to Leonard where he served for five years as cashier of a bank. In 1920 he removed to Greenville and became associated with J.M. Massay in the insurance and loan business, this office being considered as one of the leading of its kind in this section of Texas.
In 1908 Mr. Miller was married to Miss Nina Morris at Ben Franklin. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Joe Shelby of Oklahoma City, Okla., Bob, Donald, and Marydee Miller, all of this city. His first wife died December 5, 1920 and June 7, 1923 he was united in marriage to Miss Ina Williams of this city. To this union, one child, Joe, was born and together with Mrs. Miller survives. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Z. M. Miller of this city, three brothers and one sister, M.R. Miller of Porterville, Cal.; R.H. Miller of Des Moines, Iowa; J. Bryan Miller of Lubbock, and Mrs. C.V. Foster of Lubbock as well as numerous other relatives.
Faithful Church Worker
At an early age Mr. Miller professed faith in the Master and lived a faithful Christian life throughout. He was one of the pillars of Kavanaugh Church and at the time of his death was chairman of the board of stewards of that church, serving his second year in this capacity to which he was elevated following the death of J.O. Hayter. He was a member of the board for eight years and at one time served as president of the Manning-Bowman Bible class.
Mr. Miller was a zealous church worker. He served with an earnestness and a deep desire to accomplish advancement for Christianity. He was a wise leader and his judgment in church matters as well as other daily activities was based on study and was accepted by his associates. Mr. Miller took a leading part in the erection of the new Kavanaugh church, one of the most beautiful and complete structures of its kind in this section of the State. In the more than a year that he has been chairman of the board of stewards, that body has progressed with smoothness and has accomplished much. He will be missed in serving and his death is not only a severe blow to all of Greenville and this section but to Kavanaugh church in whose service he derived so much pleasure.
Was Civic Worker
Mr. Miller was a leading civic worker. He was a member of the Lions club and Chamber of Commerce and had served on the board of directors of the former organization. He was ever in favor of any move that would insure the progress of Greenville and gave willingly of his time and means to develop opportunities for progress. He was known to hundreds of friends a "Bill," and there was never a movement on foot to better Greenville that he wasn't called as "Bill" to lend a helping hand. He was an earnest worker in all of the organizations to which he belonged and found a delight in rendering the service that he did.
Kind and courteous to all with whom he came in contact in this daily walks of life, Mr. Miller quickly made a friend of a stranger. He was widely known and respected for his friendliness and business ability. As a member of the firm of Massay and Miller, he made a success which is easily seen in the growth of that institution. He was a kind and loving husband and father and an excellent neighbor.
Prominent Mason
Mr. Miller was a member of the Greenville Lodge No. 335 A.F. & A.M. and other Masonic bodies in Greenville and of Hella Temple Shrine at Dallas. He found a joy in his Masonic work as he did all other activities and was an ideal companion in his work with the Masonic lodges. Last year, Mr. Miller served as president of the Greenville Insurance Exchange and proved to be capable and efficient in that capacity.
Too many kind words could not be said in regards to this man who has been one of Greenville leaders. The most that could be said would be "He was a man." In the prime of his life he slipped out into the long sleep. Death claimed him and took him to the Supreme Architect whom he served so well while on earth.
Greenville Evening Banner, Mon, 16 Jun 1930, page 4, Last Rites For W.N. Miller Are Held Here Today
Final rites were observed at 9 o'clock this morning at the Kavanaugh Methodist Church for W.N. Miller, 45, prominent Greenville business man who died early Saturday morning following an operation. Services were conducted by the Rev. W.T. Renfro, pastor of the church, assisted by the Revs. C.W. Hearon of Marshall, Presiding Elder W.T. Whitesides and R.E. Porter. Burial followed in Forest Park Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were: J.M. Massay, Tom Bethel, John Ellis, C.A. Fagg, Francis Davis, Arthur Wise, Gilbert Shipp and Ulmont Ellis. Honorary pall bearers were members of the Kavanaugh board of stewards; Manning-Bowman class; Lions club and Masonic bodies.
The church practically filled with friends and acquaintances of Mr. Miller and his family as a manifestation of the esteem in which he was held. The grave was piled high with beautiful flowers.
groom: Miller, W.N.
bride: Willams, Ina F.
married: 7 Jun 1923
recorded: marriage volume V page 533
Texas Deaths 1890-1976 (FamilySearch):
Name: William Newton Miller
Death date: 14 Jun 1930
Death place: Greenville, Hunt, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): white
Age at death: 45 years 9 months 3 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 11 Sep 1884
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name:
Father's name: Z.M. Miller
Father's birthplace: Tenn
Mother's name: Mary Rigney
Mother's birthplace:
Occupation: Insurance Business
Residence:
Cemetery name: Forest Park Cem.
Burial place:
Burial date: 16 Jun 1930
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2135326
Digital GS number: 4163781
Image number: 2589
Reference number: cn 30006
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
courtesy of unnamed findagrave visitor:
William Newton Miller
Greenville, Hunt County TX
Greenville Evening Banner, Saturday, 14 June 1930, #95, pages 1 & 6.
W. N. Miller, 45, one of the leading business men of this city, died at 7:15 o'clock this morning at a local hospital, following an emergency operation performed yesterday at noon. Although Mr. Miller had been in ill health for several months, it was not known that he was in a serious condition and his death came as a severe shock to members of the family and hundreds of friends. Death, it is said, was due to peritonitis and complications.
Services Monday
Final rites will be observed Monday morning at 9 o'clock at Kavanaugh Methodist Church in which he was a faithful worker. Services will be conducted by the Rev. W. T. Renfro, pastor, assisted by Rev. C.W. Hearon, former pastor, now at Marshall, the Rev. W.T. Whitesides, and the Rev. R.E. Porter, pastor of Lee Street Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Forest Park Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be: J.M. Massay, Tom Bethell, John Ellis, C.A. Fagg, Francis Savis, Arthur Wise, Gilbert Shipp and Ulmont Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Kavanaugh board of stewards; Manning-Bowman class; Lions Club and Masonic bodies. The body will be carried to the home, 2203 O'Neal Street late this afternoon and there lie in state until Monday.
Born In Ben Franklin
Mr. Miller was born in Ben Franklin Sept. 11, 1884, was there reared to young manhood and it was there that he launched his business career, being for ten years a cashier of a bank. He received his education at Roswell, New Mexico, and Springfield, MO. Leaving Ben Franklin, Mr. Miller went to Leonard where he served for five years as cashier of a bank. In 1920 he removed to Greenville and became associated with J.M. Massay in the insurance and loan business, this office being considered as one of the leading of its kind in this section of Texas.
In 1908 Mr. Miller was married to Miss Nina Morris at Ben Franklin. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Joe Shelby of Oklahoma City, Okla., Bob, Donald, and Marydee Miller, all of this city. His first wife died December 5, 1920 and June 7, 1923 he was united in marriage to Miss Ina Williams of this city. To this union, one child, Joe, was born and together with Mrs. Miller survives. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Z. M. Miller of this city, three brothers and one sister, M.R. Miller of Porterville, Cal.; R.H. Miller of Des Moines, Iowa; J. Bryan Miller of Lubbock, and Mrs. C.V. Foster of Lubbock as well as numerous other relatives.
Faithful Church Worker
At an early age Mr. Miller professed faith in the Master and lived a faithful Christian life throughout. He was one of the pillars of Kavanaugh Church and at the time of his death was chairman of the board of stewards of that church, serving his second year in this capacity to which he was elevated following the death of J.O. Hayter. He was a member of the board for eight years and at one time served as president of the Manning-Bowman Bible class.
Mr. Miller was a zealous church worker. He served with an earnestness and a deep desire to accomplish advancement for Christianity. He was a wise leader and his judgment in church matters as well as other daily activities was based on study and was accepted by his associates. Mr. Miller took a leading part in the erection of the new Kavanaugh church, one of the most beautiful and complete structures of its kind in this section of the State. In the more than a year that he has been chairman of the board of stewards, that body has progressed with smoothness and has accomplished much. He will be missed in serving and his death is not only a severe blow to all of Greenville and this section but to Kavanaugh church in whose service he derived so much pleasure.
Was Civic Worker
Mr. Miller was a leading civic worker. He was a member of the Lions club and Chamber of Commerce and had served on the board of directors of the former organization. He was ever in favor of any move that would insure the progress of Greenville and gave willingly of his time and means to develop opportunities for progress. He was known to hundreds of friends a "Bill," and there was never a movement on foot to better Greenville that he wasn't called as "Bill" to lend a helping hand. He was an earnest worker in all of the organizations to which he belonged and found a delight in rendering the service that he did.
Kind and courteous to all with whom he came in contact in this daily walks of life, Mr. Miller quickly made a friend of a stranger. He was widely known and respected for his friendliness and business ability. As a member of the firm of Massay and Miller, he made a success which is easily seen in the growth of that institution. He was a kind and loving husband and father and an excellent neighbor.
Prominent Mason
Mr. Miller was a member of the Greenville Lodge No. 335 A.F. & A.M. and other Masonic bodies in Greenville and of Hella Temple Shrine at Dallas. He found a joy in his Masonic work as he did all other activities and was an ideal companion in his work with the Masonic lodges. Last year, Mr. Miller served as president of the Greenville Insurance Exchange and proved to be capable and efficient in that capacity.
Too many kind words could not be said in regards to this man who has been one of Greenville leaders. The most that could be said would be "He was a man." In the prime of his life he slipped out into the long sleep. Death claimed him and took him to the Supreme Architect whom he served so well while on earth.
Greenville Evening Banner, Mon, 16 Jun 1930, page 4, Last Rites For W.N. Miller Are Held Here Today
Final rites were observed at 9 o'clock this morning at the Kavanaugh Methodist Church for W.N. Miller, 45, prominent Greenville business man who died early Saturday morning following an operation. Services were conducted by the Rev. W.T. Renfro, pastor of the church, assisted by the Revs. C.W. Hearon of Marshall, Presiding Elder W.T. Whitesides and R.E. Porter. Burial followed in Forest Park Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were: J.M. Massay, Tom Bethel, John Ellis, C.A. Fagg, Francis Davis, Arthur Wise, Gilbert Shipp and Ulmont Ellis. Honorary pall bearers were members of the Kavanaugh board of stewards; Manning-Bowman class; Lions club and Masonic bodies.
The church practically filled with friends and acquaintances of Mr. Miller and his family as a manifestation of the esteem in which he was held. The grave was piled high with beautiful flowers.
Hunt County, Texas, Marriages 1921-1945, grooms page 143:
groom: Miller, W.N.
bride: Willams, Ina F.
married: 7 Jun 1923
recorded: marriage volume V page 533
Texas Deaths 1890-1976 (FamilySearch):
Name: William Newton Miller
Death date: 14 Jun 1930
Death place: Greenville, Hunt, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): white
Age at death: 45 years 9 months 3 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 11 Sep 1884
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name:
Father's name: Z.M. Miller
Father's birthplace: Tenn
Mother's name: Mary Rigney
Mother's birthplace:
Occupation: Insurance Business
Residence:
Cemetery name: Forest Park Cem.
Burial place:
Burial date: 16 Jun 1930
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2135326
Digital GS number: 4163781
Image number: 2589
Reference number: cn 30006
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
courtesy of unnamed findagrave visitor:
William Newton Miller
Greenville, Hunt County TX
Greenville Evening Banner, Saturday, 14 June 1930, #95, pages 1 & 6.
W. N. Miller, 45, one of the leading business men of this city, died at 7:15 o'clock this morning at a local hospital, following an emergency operation performed yesterday at noon. Although Mr. Miller had been in ill health for several months, it was not known that he was in a serious condition and his death came as a severe shock to members of the family and hundreds of friends. Death, it is said, was due to peritonitis and complications.
Services Monday
Final rites will be observed Monday morning at 9 o'clock at Kavanaugh Methodist Church in which he was a faithful worker. Services will be conducted by the Rev. W. T. Renfro, pastor, assisted by Rev. C.W. Hearon, former pastor, now at Marshall, the Rev. W.T. Whitesides, and the Rev. R.E. Porter, pastor of Lee Street Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Forest Park Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be: J.M. Massay, Tom Bethell, John Ellis, C.A. Fagg, Francis Savis, Arthur Wise, Gilbert Shipp and Ulmont Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Kavanaugh board of stewards; Manning-Bowman class; Lions Club and Masonic bodies. The body will be carried to the home, 2203 O'Neal Street late this afternoon and there lie in state until Monday.
Born In Ben Franklin
Mr. Miller was born in Ben Franklin Sept. 11, 1884, was there reared to young manhood and it was there that he launched his business career, being for ten years a cashier of a bank. He received his education at Roswell, New Mexico, and Springfield, MO. Leaving Ben Franklin, Mr. Miller went to Leonard where he served for five years as cashier of a bank. In 1920 he removed to Greenville and became associated with J.M. Massay in the insurance and loan business, this office being considered as one of the leading of its kind in this section of Texas.
In 1908 Mr. Miller was married to Miss Nina Morris at Ben Franklin. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Joe Shelby of Oklahoma City, Okla., Bob, Donald, and Marydee Miller, all of this city. His first wife died December 5, 1920 and June 7, 1923 he was united in marriage to Miss Ina Williams of this city. To this union, one child, Joe, was born and together with Mrs. Miller survives. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Z. M. Miller of this city, three brothers and one sister, M.R. Miller of Porterville, Cal.; R.H. Miller of Des Moines, Iowa; J. Bryan Miller of Lubbock, and Mrs. C.V. Foster of Lubbock as well as numerous other relatives.
Faithful Church Worker
At an early age Mr. Miller professed faith in the Master and lived a faithful Christian life throughout. He was one of the pillars of Kavanaugh Church and at the time of his death was chairman of the board of stewards of that church, serving his second year in this capacity to which he was elevated following the death of J.O. Hayter. He was a member of the board for eight years and at one time served as president of the Manning-Bowman Bible class.
Mr. Miller was a zealous church worker. He served with an earnestness and a deep desire to accomplish advancement for Christianity. He was a wise leader and his judgment in church matters as well as other daily activities was based on study and was accepted by his associates. Mr. Miller took a leading part in the erection of the new Kavanaugh church, one of the most beautiful and complete structures of its kind in this section of the State. In the more than a year that he has been chairman of the board of stewards, that body has progressed with smoothness and has accomplished much. He will be missed in serving and his death is not only a severe blow to all of Greenville and this section but to Kavanaugh church in whose service he derived so much pleasure.
Was Civic Worker
Mr. Miller was a leading civic worker. He was a member of the Lions club and Chamber of Commerce and had served on the board of directors of the former organization. He was ever in favor of any move that would insure the progress of Greenville and gave willingly of his time and means to develop opportunities for progress. He was known to hundreds of friends a "Bill," and there was never a movement on foot to better Greenville that he wasn't called as "Bill" to lend a helping hand. He was an earnest worker in all of the organizations to which he belonged and found a delight in rendering the service that he did.
Kind and courteous to all with whom he came in contact in this daily walks of life, Mr. Miller quickly made a friend of a stranger. He was widely known and respected for his friendliness and business ability. As a member of the firm of Massay and Miller, he made a success which is easily seen in the growth of that institution. He was a kind and loving husband and father and an excellent neighbor.
Prominent Mason
Mr. Miller was a member of the Greenville Lodge No. 335 A.F. & A.M. and other Masonic bodies in Greenville and of Hella Temple Shrine at Dallas. He found a joy in his Masonic work as he did all other activities and was an ideal companion in his work with the Masonic lodges. Last year, Mr. Miller served as president of the Greenville Insurance Exchange and proved to be capable and efficient in that capacity.
Too many kind words could not be said in regards to this man who has been one of Greenville leaders. The most that could be said would be "He was a man." In the prime of his life he slipped out into the long sleep. Death claimed him and took him to the Supreme Architect whom he served so well while on earth.
Greenville Evening Banner, Mon, 16 Jun 1930, page 4, Last Rites For W.N. Miller Are Held Here Today
Final rites were observed at 9 o'clock this morning at the Kavanaugh Methodist Church for W.N. Miller, 45, prominent Greenville business man who died early Saturday morning following an operation. Services were conducted by the Rev. W.T. Renfro, pastor of the church, assisted by the Revs. C.W. Hearon of Marshall, Presiding Elder W.T. Whitesides and R.E. Porter. Burial followed in Forest Park Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were: J.M. Massay, Tom Bethel, John Ellis, C.A. Fagg, Francis Davis, Arthur Wise, Gilbert Shipp and Ulmont Ellis. Honorary pall bearers were members of the Kavanaugh board of stewards; Manning-Bowman class; Lions club and Masonic bodies.
The church practically filled with friends and acquaintances of Mr. Miller and his family as a manifestation of the esteem in which he was held. The grave was piled high with beautiful flowers.
groom: Miller, W.N.
bride: Willams, Ina F.
married: 7 Jun 1923
recorded: marriage volume V page 533
Texas Deaths 1890-1976 (FamilySearch):
Name: William Newton Miller
Death date: 14 Jun 1930
Death place: Greenville, Hunt, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): white
Age at death: 45 years 9 months 3 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 11 Sep 1884
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name:
Father's name: Z.M. Miller
Father's birthplace: Tenn
Mother's name: Mary Rigney
Mother's birthplace:
Occupation: Insurance Business
Residence:
Cemetery name: Forest Park Cem.
Burial place:
Burial date: 16 Jun 1930
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2135326
Digital GS number: 4163781
Image number: 2589
Reference number: cn 30006
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
courtesy of unnamed findagrave visitor:
William Newton Miller
Greenville, Hunt County TX
Greenville Evening Banner, Saturday, 14 June 1930, #95, pages 1 & 6.
W. N. Miller, 45, one of the leading business men of this city, died at 7:15 o'clock this morning at a local hospital, following an emergency operation performed yesterday at noon. Although Mr. Miller had been in ill health for several months, it was not known that he was in a serious condition and his death came as a severe shock to members of the family and hundreds of friends. Death, it is said, was due to peritonitis and complications.
Services Monday
Final rites will be observed Monday morning at 9 o'clock at Kavanaugh Methodist Church in which he was a faithful worker. Services will be conducted by the Rev. W. T. Renfro, pastor, assisted by Rev. C.W. Hearon, former pastor, now at Marshall, the Rev. W.T. Whitesides, and the Rev. R.E. Porter, pastor of Lee Street Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Forest Park Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be: J.M. Massay, Tom Bethell, John Ellis, C.A. Fagg, Francis Savis, Arthur Wise, Gilbert Shipp and Ulmont Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Kavanaugh board of stewards; Manning-Bowman class; Lions Club and Masonic bodies. The body will be carried to the home, 2203 O'Neal Street late this afternoon and there lie in state until Monday.
Born In Ben Franklin
Mr. Miller was born in Ben Franklin Sept. 11, 1884, was there reared to young manhood and it was there that he launched his business career, being for ten years a cashier of a bank. He received his education at Roswell, New Mexico, and Springfield, MO. Leaving Ben Franklin, Mr. Miller went to Leonard where he served for five years as cashier of a bank. In 1920 he removed to Greenville and became associated with J.M. Massay in the insurance and loan business, this office being considered as one of the leading of its kind in this section of Texas.
In 1908 Mr. Miller was married to Miss Nina Morris at Ben Franklin. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Joe Shelby of Oklahoma City, Okla., Bob, Donald, and Marydee Miller, all of this city. His first wife died December 5, 1920 and June 7, 1923 he was united in marriage to Miss Ina Williams of this city. To this union, one child, Joe, was born and together with Mrs. Miller survives. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Z. M. Miller of this city, three brothers and one sister, M.R. Miller of Porterville, Cal.; R.H. Miller of Des Moines, Iowa; J. Bryan Miller of Lubbock, and Mrs. C.V. Foster of Lubbock as well as numerous other relatives.
Faithful Church Worker
At an early age Mr. Miller professed faith in the Master and lived a faithful Christian life throughout. He was one of the pillars of Kavanaugh Church and at the time of his death was chairman of the board of stewards of that church, serving his second year in this capacity to which he was elevated following the death of J.O. Hayter. He was a member of the board for eight years and at one time served as president of the Manning-Bowman Bible class.
Mr. Miller was a zealous church worker. He served with an earnestness and a deep desire to accomplish advancement for Christianity. He was a wise leader and his judgment in church matters as well as other daily activities was based on study and was accepted by his associates. Mr. Miller took a leading part in the erection of the new Kavanaugh church, one of the most beautiful and complete structures of its kind in this section of the State. In the more than a year that he has been chairman of the board of stewards, that body has progressed with smoothness and has accomplished much. He will be missed in serving and his death is not only a severe blow to all of Greenville and this section but to Kavanaugh church in whose service he derived so much pleasure.
Was Civic Worker
Mr. Miller was a leading civic worker. He was a member of the Lions club and Chamber of Commerce and had served on the board of directors of the former organization. He was ever in favor of any move that would insure the progress of Greenville and gave willingly of his time and means to develop opportunities for progress. He was known to hundreds of friends a "Bill," and there was never a movement on foot to better Greenville that he wasn't called as "Bill" to lend a helping hand. He was an earnest worker in all of the organizations to which he belonged and found a delight in rendering the service that he did.
Kind and courteous to all with whom he came in contact in this daily walks of life, Mr. Miller quickly made a friend of a stranger. He was widely known and respected for his friendliness and business ability. As a member of the firm of Massay and Miller, he made a success which is easily seen in the growth of that institution. He was a kind and loving husband and father and an excellent neighbor.
Prominent Mason
Mr. Miller was a member of the Greenville Lodge No. 335 A.F. & A.M. and other Masonic bodies in Greenville and of Hella Temple Shrine at Dallas. He found a joy in his Masonic work as he did all other activities and was an ideal companion in his work with the Masonic lodges. Last year, Mr. Miller served as president of the Greenville Insurance Exchange and proved to be capable and efficient in that capacity.
Too many kind words could not be said in regards to this man who has been one of Greenville leaders. The most that could be said would be "He was a man." In the prime of his life he slipped out into the long sleep. Death claimed him and took him to the Supreme Architect whom he served so well while on earth.
Greenville Evening Banner, Mon, 16 Jun 1930, page 4, Last Rites For W.N. Miller Are Held Here Today
Final rites were observed at 9 o'clock this morning at the Kavanaugh Methodist Church for W.N. Miller, 45, prominent Greenville business man who died early Saturday morning following an operation. Services were conducted by the Rev. W.T. Renfro, pastor of the church, assisted by the Revs. C.W. Hearon of Marshall, Presiding Elder W.T. Whitesides and R.E. Porter. Burial followed in Forest Park Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were: J.M. Massay, Tom Bethel, John Ellis, C.A. Fagg, Francis Davis, Arthur Wise, Gilbert Shipp and Ulmont Ellis. Honorary pall bearers were members of the Kavanaugh board of stewards; Manning-Bowman class; Lions club and Masonic bodies.
The church practically filled with friends and acquaintances of Mr. Miller and his family as a manifestation of the esteem in which he was held. The grave was piled high with beautiful flowers.
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