Charles C. Miller

January 31, 1934 - October 9, 2012

Charles C. Miller, age 78 of Higginsville, Missouri died on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at his home. Born Wednesday, January 31, 1934 in Knob Noster, Missouri, he was the son of Everett Miller and Lorene Bybee Miller. He married JoAn Hibner November 21, 1981. Mr. Miller worked at the Knob Noster Bank and later worked at the Bank of Higginsville, where he worked for 25 years. He also worked part time at Mike Keith Insurance for 18 years. He retired in 2012 and has lived in Higginsville since 1963. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1955 ranking Sp3(T). He was a Veteran of Korea. He was a member of Central Christian Church, former member of the Higginsville Lions Club, member of the Higginsville American Legion Post #223 and served on the Board for Bi-County Services, Inc. (Foster Grandparents Program). Surviving are his mother, Lorene Miller of Higginsville; his wife, JoAn Miller of the home; one son, Lyle Clinton (Renee) Miller of Westwood Hills, Kansas; one daughter, Karen Lynn Miller of Prairie Village, Kansas; one stepson, Ray Allen Truesdell of Odessa, Missouri; one stepdaughter, Kathy Sue (Greg) Bontz of Vandalia, Missouri; one brother, Robert Wayne Miller of Higginsville; two grandchildren, Sean Keaton (Rachel) Miller, Danielle Renee (Stephen) Knoche; one great grandson, Mason Everett Miller; three step grandchildren, Stephen Truesdell, Jason Begemann, Charlie (Scottie) Begemann; and seven step great grandchildren, Ezra, Jade, Trevor, Courtney, Jasmine, Gabriella and Amelia Begemann. His father preceded him in death. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Missouri State Veterans Chapel in Higginsville with the Rev. Matt Limback officiating. The Family suggests Memorials to the Foster Grandparent Program,1812 N. Main St., Higginsville, Missouri 64037. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com