Bro. Jim F. Miller

Jim Frank Miller passed this life Monday morning, July 8, 2013 at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, Michigan after a short illness. He was born October 15, 1928 in Tate County, Mississippi to Jimmie and Emily Saulsberry Miller. He accepted Christ at a young age in Sentobia, MS and was baptized at Thyatira Church of Christ, in Thyatira, Mississippi. Jim obeyed the Gospel at this young age in the Church of Christ and later went on to become a preacher of the Gospel. Jim moved to Benton Harbor, MI and later relocated to Kalamazoo, MI in 1969 to become the minister of the North Westnedge Church of Christ in Kalamazoo, MI, where he served for over 35 years. He was also employed with Auto Specialist and was a Union Representative for United Way. Jim also had a televised ministry program that aired during the week. He became semi-retired in 2001 when his health began to fail. He was the Minister Emeritus at North Westnedge Church of Christ, until his death. On November 17, 1984, Jim was united in marriage to Maggie Beville. Jim can be described as a soft-spoken man who was a deep thinker. He was a family man with a lot of wisdom, who was a father and grandfather to many in the church. Several of his hobbies were detailing cars, traveling and gardening. Jim was known also for his timeliness and was a person you could count on. His passion was teaching bible classes, preaching the Gospel, and counseling. He was always available in time of need for anyone who needed ministering to. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Emily Miller; brothers, Archie and J.C. Miller; three sisters, Mattie Davis, Mary Rowell and Olevia Miller Garrett. He leaves to cherish his memory: his lovely wife Maggie; children, Welthy (Robert) Hampton and Calvin (Beverly) Miller all of Benton Harbor, MI; Jimmie Miller Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI; Maurice Miller of Denver, CO; a step-daughter, Brenda (Leonard) Isom of Grand Rapids, MI; several grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and all of his church family.

Bro. Jim F. Miller

October 15, 1928 - July 8, 2013