Alvin Miller

Alvin Cloyd Miller, 84, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Esther, Mo., died Friday, April 27, 2007, in Springfield.

He was He was born Jan. 15, 1923, at Flat River, Mo., son of Charles and Laura Miller. He married Mary C. Miller, who died Feb. 24.

Miller was employed by Peterson Pepsi-Cola 30 years, retiring as a route supervisor. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre, Mo. He was a former Sunday school superintendent, member of the administrative board and the choir.

A veteran of World War II, he served in the Philippines from 1944 to 1946.

Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Huttegger of Cape Girardeau; two sons, Alvin Miller of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Marvin Miller of Springfield; three sisters, Alvia Hurley of Cincinnati, Ohio, Roxie Hopson of Bonne Terre, Norma Moon of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; a brother, J. Leroy Miller of Fredericktown, Mo.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be from noon to service time Sunday at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Mo.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Pete Soens officiating. Burial will be in Three Rivers Cemetery.