Rush Springs: Herbert Joe Miller, 90, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 11, 2020
Herbert was born Friday, December 20, 1929 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and stationed at Fort Sill, where he met his wife of over 60 years, Vangie Harrison. Together, they had three daughters: Debra, Carrie, and Laura.
Herb owned Rush Springs Lumber and Hardware until his retirement, when he then worked as a handyman along with his brother-in-law, Wendell Woods. After his second retirement, you could find him along Highway 81, selling his handmade wood crafts. He served as chief of the Rush Springs Fire Department and was instrumental in founding the first Emergency Medical Service in Rush Springs. He was a strong supporter of the community, school, and Rush Springs Lion's Club.
Though some knew him as "Shorty" the legacy he leaves behind is enormous. His most important job in life was that of being a "Pa" to eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two rotten granddogs. He built rocking horses for every first Christmas, and always had the answer to "How do I fix this?" Herb enjoyed fishing and watching the Texas Rangers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Survivors include his wife, Vangie Miller of the home; granddaughters, Crystal Wright and husband David of Noble, Raye Shilen and husband Mike of Oklahoma City; grandsons, Larry Joe Crabb and wife Cheryl of Rush Springs, Craig Crabb and wife Deborah of Oklahoma City, great-grandchildren: Ashlynn, J.T., Nicki, Eleanor, Alton, and Emily
Herb was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings as well as his three daughter: Debra, Carrie, and Laura.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Buddy and Robert Martin.
Herbert was born Friday, December 20, 1929 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and stationed at Fort Sill, where he met his wife of over 60 years, Vangie Harrison. Together, they had three daughters: Debra, Carrie, and Laura.
Herb owned Rush Springs Lumber and Hardware until his retirement, when he then worked as a handyman along with his brother-in-law, Wendell Woods. After his second retirement, you could find him along Highway 81, selling his handmade wood crafts. He served as chief of the Rush Springs Fire Department and was instrumental in founding the first Emergency Medical Service in Rush Springs. He was a strong supporter of the community, school, and Rush Springs Lion's Club.
Though some knew him as "Shorty" the legacy he leaves behind is enormous. His most important job in life was that of being a "Pa" to eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two rotten granddogs. He built rocking horses for every first Christmas, and always had the answer to "How do I fix this?" Herb enjoyed fishing and watching the Texas Rangers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Survivors include his wife, Vangie Miller of the home; granddaughters, Crystal Wright and husband David of Noble, Raye Shilen and husband Mike of Oklahoma City; grandsons, Larry Joe Crabb and wife Cheryl of Rush Springs, Craig Crabb and wife Deborah of Oklahoma City, great-grandchildren: Ashlynn, J.T., Nicki, Eleanor, Alton, and Emily
Herb was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings as well as his three daughter: Debra, Carrie, and Laura.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Buddy and Robert Martin.
Rush Springs: Herbert Joe Miller, 90, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 11, 2020
Herbert was born Friday, December 20, 1929 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and stationed at Fort Sill, where he met his wife of over 60 years, Vangie Harrison. Together, they had three daughters: Debra, Carrie, and Laura.
Herb owned Rush Springs Lumber and Hardware until his retirement, when he then worked as a handyman along with his brother-in-law, Wendell Woods. After his second retirement, you could find him along Highway 81, selling his handmade wood crafts. He served as chief of the Rush Springs Fire Department and was instrumental in founding the first Emergency Medical Service in Rush Springs. He was a strong supporter of the community, school, and Rush Springs Lion's Club.
Though some knew him as "Shorty" the legacy he leaves behind is enormous. His most important job in life was that of being a "Pa" to eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two rotten granddogs. He built rocking horses for every first Christmas, and always had the answer to "How do I fix this?" Herb enjoyed fishing and watching the Texas Rangers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Survivors include his wife, Vangie Miller of the home; granddaughters, Crystal Wright and husband David of Noble, Raye Shilen and husband Mike of Oklahoma City; grandsons, Larry Joe Crabb and wife Cheryl of Rush Springs, Craig Crabb and wife Deborah of Oklahoma City, great-grandchildren: Ashlynn, J.T., Nicki, Eleanor, Alton, and Emily
Herb was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings as well as his three daughter: Debra, Carrie, and Laura.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Buddy and Robert Martin.
Herbert was born Friday, December 20, 1929 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and stationed at Fort Sill, where he met his wife of over 60 years, Vangie Harrison. Together, they had three daughters: Debra, Carrie, and Laura.
Herb owned Rush Springs Lumber and Hardware until his retirement, when he then worked as a handyman along with his brother-in-law, Wendell Woods. After his second retirement, you could find him along Highway 81, selling his handmade wood crafts. He served as chief of the Rush Springs Fire Department and was instrumental in founding the first Emergency Medical Service in Rush Springs. He was a strong supporter of the community, school, and Rush Springs Lion's Club.
Though some knew him as "Shorty" the legacy he leaves behind is enormous. His most important job in life was that of being a "Pa" to eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two rotten granddogs. He built rocking horses for every first Christmas, and always had the answer to "How do I fix this?" Herb enjoyed fishing and watching the Texas Rangers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Survivors include his wife, Vangie Miller of the home; granddaughters, Crystal Wright and husband David of Noble, Raye Shilen and husband Mike of Oklahoma City; grandsons, Larry Joe Crabb and wife Cheryl of Rush Springs, Craig Crabb and wife Deborah of Oklahoma City, great-grandchildren: Ashlynn, J.T., Nicki, Eleanor, Alton, and Emily
Herb was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings as well as his three daughter: Debra, Carrie, and Laura.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Buddy and Robert Martin.
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