Michael Miller

Michael Bryan Miller, 77, of Jackson passed away Thursday March 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Oct. 11, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, son of Thomas Bryan “T.B.” and Mildred Irene Stearns Miller. He and Cathy Stroder were married April 29, 1972, in Marble Hill.

Michael was a graduate of Jackson High School. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1968 to 1971, during the Vietnam War.

He worked as an electrician at Procter & Gamble from 1972 to 2000, while also establishing and operating Miller Power and Control until recently.

Michael enjoyed his daily trips to Rhodes for his sweet tea. He had a passion for Ford vehicles. Michael was always willing to lend a hand to anyone and never met a stranger.

Loving survivors include his wife of 52 years, Cathy Miller of Jackson; two daughters, Christy McLeod of Jackson and Carrie (Cory) Grojean of Jackson; three grandchildren, Caylee (Landry) Moore of Jackson, Alexis and Trustin Grojean of Jackson; and one great-granddaughter, Blair Moore.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Thomas and Joe Miller; sister, Barbara Morris; and grandson, Connor McLeod.

Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday, March 24, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Dr. Ben Ellis will conduct the funeral at 3 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the funeral home. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family suggests contributions be made to Missouri Veterans Home and Mac’s Mission animal rescue.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Michael’s obituary at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

Southeast Missourian