James E. Miller, age 91 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Veteran's Home in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, Missouri. James will lie in state from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday at the Chapel. Family suggests contributions to the Southern Care Hospice, Parkinson's Foundation, Elks Lodge, V.F.W. Post 1894 or The American Legion and may be left at the funeral home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

James was born in rural Montrose, Missouri, the son of Cyrus and Georgia Florence (Mayes) Miller.
He served in the United States Air Force. He was married to Virginia Miller who preceded him in death. He owned a Restaurant and Tavern before retiring. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the V.F.W. Post 1894 and the American Legion.

James is survived by his daughter, Pam Spangler and husband, Klein of Deepwater, Missouri; two step children, Danny Chiles of Deepwater, Missouri and Delores Stoneking of Florida; three grandchildren, Chris Spangler of St. Louis, Missouri, Jason Spangler of LaBelle, Missouri and Amanda Klassen of Clinton, Missouri; six great grandchildren as well as other relatives and friends.