 1928 - 2012 (84 years)
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| Name |
Miller, Wendell Bryan |
| Nickname |
WB |
| Born |
29 Apr 1928 |
Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA  [1, 2, 3] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Census |
2 Apr 1930 |
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA [4] |
| Residence |
1935 |
Limestone County, Alabama, USA [5] |
| Census |
8 Apr 1940 |
Limestone County, Alabama, USA [5] |
| Military Draft Registration |
29 Apr 1946 |
Limestone County, Alabama, USA [2] |
| Residence |
29 Apr 1946 |
Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, USA [2] |
| Residence |
25 Oct 1977 |
Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA [6] |
| Residence |
3 Jul 1988 |
Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, USA [7] |
| Died |
29 Apr 2012 |
Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA [1, 3, 8] |
| Buried |
Roselawn Cemetery, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA [1] |
| Person ID |
I46449 |
Sackett | Descendants of Capt. Richard Sackett |
| Last Modified |
9 Sep 2023 |
| Father |
Miller, Robert Kellogg, b. 4 Jul 1903, Alabama, USA , d. 24 Mar 1972, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA (Age 68 years) |
| Mother |
Eddins, Mattie, b. 31 Jan 1901, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA , d. 3 Jul 1988, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA (Age 87 years) |
| Married |
22 Nov 1922 |
Giles County, Tennessee, USA [9, 10, 11] |
| Divorced |
14 Jan 1942 |
Wayne County, Michigan, USA [10] |
| Children |
5 children |
| | 1. Miller, Hazel Louise, b. 19 Feb 1924, d. 26 Feb 1924 (Age 0 years) | | + | 2. Miller, Mary Elizabeth, b. 19 Feb 1924, Limestone County, Alabama, USA , d. 25 Oct 1977, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA (Age 53 years) | | + | 3. Miller, Wendell Bryan, b. 29 Apr 1928, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA , d. 29 Apr 2012, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA (Age 84 years) | | + | 4. Living | | + | 5. Miller, Donald Glenn, b. 2 Nov 1933, Limestone County, Alabama, USA , d. 23 Nov 1974, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, USA (Age 41 years) |
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| Family ID |
F17171 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Peacock, Jean, b. 2 Jan 1930, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA , d. 22 Apr 2006 (Age 76 years) |
| Married |
1949 [3] |
| Children |
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| Last Modified |
9 Sep 2023 |
| Family ID |
F17172 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Event Map |
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 | Born - 29 Apr 1928 - Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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 | Census - 2 Apr 1930 - Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA |
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 | Residence - 1935 - Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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| Census - 8 Apr 1940 - Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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| Military Draft Registration - 29 Apr 1946 - Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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 | Residence - 29 Apr 1946 - Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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| Residence - 25 Oct 1977 - Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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| Residence - 3 Jul 1988 - Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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| Died - 29 Apr 2012 - Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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 | Buried - - Roselawn Cemetery, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA |
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| Pin Legend |
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| Sources |
- [S543] Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com) (Reliability: 3), 18 Dec 2017.
Memorial ID 94061372
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94061372
Wenell Bryan "WB" Miller
Birth: Apr. 29, 1928
Limestone County
Alabama, USA
Death: Apr. 29, 2012
Limestone County
Alabama, USA
Wendell Bryan Miller Sr., of Tanner, passed away peacefully on his birthday, Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Limestone Health Facility. He was 84 years old. The funeral for Mr. Miller will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McConnell Funeral Home with visitation prior to the service from noon until 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Ministers Eddie Gooch and Ralph Johnson are officiating.
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jeanne Peacock Miller, and a grandchild, Whitney Lane Miller; his parents, Mattie and Robert Kellogg Miller; and two siblings, Mary Miller Carlson and husband Edward of Newton, Mass., and Donald Miller and wife Alice of Athens.
He is survived by his four children, Dianne Jeffries and husband Dale of Evergreen, Colo., Wendell Bryan Miller Jr. and wife Cherie of Huntsville, and Wendy Fowler and husband Ralph and Jeremy Miller and wife Cindy of Athens; and a sister, Ehrma Whitt and husband Houston of Athens.
He is also survived by six grandchildren, Daniel Fowler of Auburn, Melissa Fowler Sisk and husband Corey of Harvest, Shea Miller Latini and husband Luca, and Holly Miller of Huntsville, and, Jessica Jeffries and husband Sascha Veljkovic and Rachel Jeffries of Frankfurt, Germany. His great-grandchildren are Lennox Jeffries and Sookie Jeffries of Frankfurt, Germany and Adelina Sophia Latini of Huntsville.
WB, or Bryan, as he was known by many, was born and raised in Tanner. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. In 1949, he met and married his wife, Jeanne Peacock, of Florence, where he was attending college at the University of North Alabama. He told many stories about courting the lovely Jeanne in his red convertible. He and Jeanne lived in Huntsville for a few years before making their permanent home together in Tanner. Both were long-standing members of Tanner United Methodist Church.
Bryan retired in 1985 from federal civil service at Redstone Arsenal. He had an entrepreneurial nature and while working as a civil servant and after retirement, developed several commercial and residential properties in Tanner.
He loved his wife and family very much and was proud of his children's success and happiness. He also loved his two pups, Heidi and Nicholas, both of whom were precious companions. His family will always remember him as a kind, quiet, gentle soul who was very giving to family, to his church and to people in need. He will be missed.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Leonard, Bob Gabrys, Donnie Miller, Andy Whitt, Dale Jeffries and Ralph Fowler.
Family and friends are invited to the home of Ralph and Wendy Fowler where the family will be gathering.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Limestone County in Athens and Tanner United Methodist Church.
Family links:
Parents:
Robert Kellogg Miller (1903 - 1972)
Spouse:
Jeanne Peacock Miller (1930 - 2006)
Burial:
Roselawn Cemetery
Athens
Limestone County
Alabama, USA
Created by: Diana Brooks McBay 46807...
Record added: Jul 22, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 94061372
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S1796] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 2 Nov 2018.
Name: Wendell Bryan Miller
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Athens, Alabama, USA
Birth Date: 29 Apr 1928
Residence Place: Tanner, Limestone, Alabama, USA
Registration Date: 29 Apr 1946
Employer: Student
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Mattie Miller
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S1225] GenealogyBank.com (Reliability: 3), 8 Sep 2023.
Mr Wendell Bryan Or Wb Miller Sr, 84
Huntsville Times, The (AL) - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Died April 29, 2012
Wendell Bryan Miller Sr., of Tanner passed away peacefully on his birthday, Sunday, April 29, at Limestone Health Facility. He was 84 years old.
The funeral for Mr. Miller will be at McConnell Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, with visitation from noon until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Minister Eddie Gooch and Ralph Johnson will conduct the service.
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jeanne Peacock Miller; a grandchild, Whitney Lane Miller; his parents, Mattie and Robert Kellogg Miller; and two siblings, Mary Miller Carlson (husband Edward) of Newton, MA and Donald Miller (wife Alice) of Athens.
He is survived by his children, Dianne Jeffries (husband Dale) of Evergreen, CO, Wendell Bryan Miller Jr. (wife Cherie) of Huntsville, Wendy Fowler (husband Ralph) and Jeremy Miller (wife Cindy) of Athens; and a sister, Ehrma Whltt (husband Houston) of Athens. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Daniel Fowler of Auburn, Melissa Fowler Sisk (husband Corey) of Harvest, Shea Miller Latini (husband Luca), Holly Miller, all of Huntsville, Jessica Jeffries (husband Sascha Veljkovic) and Rachel Jeffries of Frankfurt, Germany. His great-grandchildren are Lennox Jeffries and Sookie Jeffries of Frankfurt, Germany and Adelina Sophia Latini of Huntsville.
"WB," or Bryan, as he was known by many, was born and raised in Tanner. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. In 1949, he met and married his wife, Jeanne Peacock of Florence, where he was attending college at the University of North Alabama. He told many stories about courting the lovely Jeanne in his red convertible. He and Jeanne lived in Huntsville for a few years before making their permanent home together in Tanner. Both were long-standing members of Tanner United Methodist Church.
Bryan retired in 1985 from federal civil service at Redstone Arsenal. He had an entrepreneurial nature and while working as a civil servant and after retirement, developed several commercial and residential properties in Tanner.
He loved his wife and family very much and was proud of his children's' success and happiness. He also loved his two pups, Heidi and Nicholas, both of whom were precious companions. His family will always remember him as a kind, quiet, gentle soul who was very giving to family, to his church and to people in need. He will be missed.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Leonard, Bob Gabrys, Donnie Miller, Andy Whitt, Dale Jeffries and Ralph Fowler.
Family and friends are invited to the home of Ralph and Wendy Fowler, where the family will be gathering.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Limestone County in Athens and Tanner United Methodist Church.
Huntsville Times, The (AL) - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Huntsville Times, The (Alabama) 01 May 2012, obit for Wendell Bryan Miller Sr., GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/13E8F360E75C89C0-13E8F360E75C89C0 : accessed 9 September 2023)
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S937] 1930 U.S. Census (Reliability: 3), 8 Sep 2023.
1930 Census, enumerated 2 Apr 1930 at 1539 Sycamore St in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Robert R Miller, Head, M, W, 27, Married at age 19, Alabama, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Lathe hand at tool shop
Mattie Miller, Wife, F, W, 29, Married at age 21, Alabama, Alabama, Tennesee, None
Mary E Miller, Daughter, F, W, 6, S, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, None
Wendell B Miller, Son, M, W, 1 11/12, S, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, None
Elerma L Miller, Daughter, F, W, 2/12, S, Michigan, Alabama, Alabama, None
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S814] 1940 U.S. Census (Reliability: 3), 6 Sep 2023.
1940 Census, enumerated 8 Apr 1940 on Bee Line Highway - Farmer Ala R1 in Quid Nunc, Limestone County, Alabama, United States
Edith Miller, Head, F, W, 70, Widowed, Wisconsin, Same House, ___
Mattie Eddins, Daughter, F, W, 44, Widowed, Alabama, Same House, ___
Mary Miller, Granddaughter, F, W, 16, S, Alabama, Same House, ___
Bryan Miller, Grandson, M, W, 11, S, Alabama, Same House, ___
Ehrma Miller, Granddaughter, F, W, 10, S, Michigan, Same House, ___
Donald Miller, Grandson, M, W, 6, S, Alabama, Same House, ___
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 8 Sep 2023.
The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 26 Oct 1977, Page 65
Mary E. Carlson, 53
Alabama services Friday
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Carlson, 53, a graduate and member of the Alumni Committee of Mount Ida College in Newton, died yesterday at Peter Bent Brigham after a long illness. She lived at 777 Dedham st., Newton Centre.
Her husband, Edward W. Carlson, is the executive vice president of Mount Ida College, and her son, Bryan Carlson of Needham, is the president.
She also leaves a daughter, Ingrid C. Nelson of Newton; her mother, Mattie (Miller) Bottoms; a sister, Mrs. Houston Whitt, and a brother, Bryan W. Miller, all of Athens, Ala.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the McConnell Funeral Home in Athens, Ala. Burial will be in the Athens City Cemetery.
Transcribed by Ted Smith
- [S1225] GenealogyBank.com (Reliability: 3), 8 Sep 2023.
The Huntsville Times (Huntsville, Alabama), 7 Jul 1988, Page 24
Mattie Miller Bottoms
ATHENS -- Mrs. Mattie Miller Bottoms, 87, of 1303 Aster St., Athens, died Sunday at her residence. The funeral was today at 11 a.m. at McConnell Funeral Home with Dr. Ray Schubert officiating.
Burial was in Athens City Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Wendell Bray Miller of Tanner, a daughter, Ehrma M. Whitt of Athens; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Transcribed by Ted Smith
- [S1225] GenealogyBank.com (Reliability: 3), 8 Sep 2023.
Wendell Bryan Miller Sr, 84
Decatur Daily, The (AL) - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Wendell Bryan Miller Sr.
Tanner
Wendell Bryan Miller Sr., 84, died April 29, 2012. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home with visitation being prior to the service from noon to 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Peacock Miller.
Decatur Daily, The (AL) - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Decatur Daily, The (Alabama) 01 May 2012, obit for Wendell Bryan Miller Sr., GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/13E7CD43C24D7A40-13E7CD43C24D7A40 : accessed 9 September 2023)
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S2207] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 8 Sep 2023.
Name Robt Miller
Gender Male
Marriage Date 22 Nov 1922
Marriage Place Giles, Tennessee, USA
Spouse Mattie Eddins
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S1319] Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 8 Sep 2023.
Name Mattie Miller
Divorce Age 40
Birth Year abt 1902
Marriage Date 22 Nov 1922
Marriage Place Tennessee
Decree Date 14 Jan 1942
Decree Place Wayne, Michigan, USA
Spouse Robert K Miller
Spouse Divorce Age 38
State File Number 82 94789
Docket Number 315886
Children 3
Divorce Status Granted
Researched by Ted Smith
- [S543] Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com) (Reliability: 2), 6 Sep 2023.
Memorial ID 29112841
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29112841
Mattie Eddins Bottoms
Birth
31 Jan 1901
Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA
Death
3 Jul 1988 (aged 87)
Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA
Burial
Athens City Cemetery
Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA
Athens, AL - Mrs. Mattie Miller Bottoms, 87, Aster St., Athens, died Sunday at her residence.
The funeral was today at 11 a.m. at McConnell Funeral Home with Dr. Ray Schubert officiating. Burial was in Athens City Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Wendell Bryan Miller of Tanner; a daughter, Ehrma M. Whitt of Athens; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
(Published Huntsville Times, Huntsville, AL, Thursday, July 7, 1988)
d/o William H. Eddins and Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Garrison Eddins
Married (1) Robert Kellogg Miller on November 22, 1922, Giles Co, TN. They divorced January 14, 1942, Wayne Co, MI.
Children:
Mary Elizabeth Miller Carlson
Wendell Bryan Miller
Ehrma Miller Whitt
Donald Glenn Miller
Married (2) Burrel Hartsfield Bottoms
Researched by Ted Smith
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