PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Kermit R. Miller, 56, of Perryville died Monday, April 26, 2004, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born May 6, 1947, in Perry County, Mo., son of William "Bill" and Zelma Keller Miller. He and Theresa Sue Allen were married in 1992 at Higdon, Mo.

Miller hauled wood and mulch and did landscaping.

Survivors include his wife; two stepsons, Aaron Mattingly and Cody McGee of the home; three brothers, Harold and Leon Miller of Perryville, Kenny Miller of Chicago; and a sister, Dorothy Duvall of Brewer, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. today, and Friday from 6:30 a.m. until time of service.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Chamness officiating. Burial will be in Whitewater Christian Cemetery in Perry County.