Inman Nathaniel Miller

Inman "Sonny" Miller, 87, of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Abilene. Visitation will be at 10:00 am, Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Highway 36 Church of Christ. A joint funeral service for Sonny and his wife, Leonita Miller, will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Highway 36 Church of Christ with Bob Martin, minister of the Elm Street Church of Christ in Coleman, Texas and Greg Melton, minister of the Highway 36 Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow in the Potosi Cemetery. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Sonny was born on June 23, 1931 in Rosebud, Texas to the late Inman and Dovie (Hillin) Miller. He and Leonita "Nita" Englert were married February 20, 1950 in Tuscola, Texas. She preceded him in death on October 22, 2018. Sonny was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone "AT&T" for over 40 years as a cable repairman. He was a farmer and rancher and a member of the Highway 36 Church of Christ, where he previously served as a Deacon. He was a member of the Abilene Saddle Club, a Board of Director for the Potosi Water Supply Corp., and a member of the Southwestern Bell Pioneers. He was preceded in death by a son, Clifford Miller on December 21, 1979; one sister, Helen Guy and one brother, George Miller. Sonny is survived by five daughters, Virginia Roberts and husband Conrad of Lueders, Texas, Barbara Evans and husband Steve of Coleman, Texas, Billie McElreath and husband Jimmy of Abilene, Brenda Foster and husband Terry of Abilene and Debra Daniels of Waxahachie, Texas; one sister, Eva Hayes and husband Norman of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren, M'Lissa Kiser, Erin McEntire, Cody Roberts and Travis Evans; and eight great grandchildren, Garet, Chanlee, Cooper, Corlen, Knoah, Embrlyn, Arabella and Paisley; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Roberts, Travis Evans, Matt McEntire, Garet Roberts, Knoah Kiser, and Dustin Kiser. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Steve Evans, Jimmy McElreath, Terry Foster, Claude Dutton, Conrad Roberts, Tommy Smith, Alan Miller, and Joe Sharp. The family suggests memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family of Inman "Sonny" Miller wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Gao, Hendrick Emergency Room staff, Hendrick Hospice Care, and the many wonderful friends and family who supported and encouraged us through this difficult time.