Ronnie Lavance Miller


Ronnie Lavance Miller of Eaton Rapids, passed away January 22, 2025, at the age of 79. Ronnie was born in Dayton, Tennessee on November 12, 1945, the son of Mahlon and Betty (Morgan) Miller. He served in the Vietnam war from 1965-1967. Ronnie retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. He was a very active member of St. Peter Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Ronnie enjoyed fishing, whittling and watching birds.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Miller of Eaton Rapids; children, Mark (Becky) Miller of Charlotte, Donna (Adam) Boyd of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Daniel (Gerrie Rooks) Miller, Alex Miller, Rachel (Brandon Johnson) Miller, Ashley Wilson; siblings, Carol Wright, Debbie (Tim) Coghlan, Kathy (Jack) Zoliner, Darlene Miller. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Mahlon Miller and Betty (John) Welch.

Funeral Services were held at St. Peter Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. A visitation was also held at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 5-8 p.m., with a Rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul or St. Peter Catholic Church Youth Group, 515 E. Knight St. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, in loving memory of Ronnie Lavance Miller. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral.com.