John W. Miller

April 12, 2020

John W. “Johnny” Miller, 72, of Cantonment, FL, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, of a heart attack.

John was born in Stockton, AL to Nora and Willie Miller, and spent most of his life in Cantonment, FL. He graduated from Tate High School in 1965. In the fall of 1965, he joined the Army and was always a proud veteran. After discharge from the Army, John went to work for Baroco Electric Construction Company of Pensacola where he worked for 43 years as an apprentice, electrician, and job superintendent. Johnny is a local electrical legend, having mentored many, including his brother George, his son Jerry, brothers-in-law, Eddie Sanders, John Sanders, and Tommy Sanders (Sanders Brothers Electric of Pensacola), and so many more.

John was a devoted and loving husband to Pat Miller, his wife of 45 years. He enjoyed spending time outside with his little shadow, Robert Charles Parazine, his hound dogs, and chickens. He also enjoyed doing “projects” for family and friends. He was a strong, hardworking man who could build or fix anything. His family often called him “Superman”.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ellis Miller, and sister, Florence Lucille McQueary.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Sanders Miller; brothers, James Miller and George Miller; sisters, Opal Darby, Irene Garrett, and Bernice Hudson (Larry); beloved children, Jonny Ray Miller, Charity Parazine Moncada (Misael), Aril Parazine Gibson, Regina Syphurs (James), and Jerry Sanders (Angie); the grandchildren he loved more than life, John Westley Miller, Darin Frank (DEEJ) Voght, Chris Miller, Aleigha Brooks, Nic Parazine, Jillian Gibson, Robert Charles Parazine, Dalton Miller, Gabe Miller, Alex Ferguson, Gabe Ferguson, and Piper Ferguson; and five precious great grandsons, Xander, Caden, Killian, Kain, and #5 due in August. He is also survived by numerous other friends, relatives, his buddy, Dave Dailey (who is also a brother-in-law), and his best neighbor ever, Ira Garman.

John attended Farm Hill United Methodist Church and cherished his church family. He loved unconditionally and with all his heart. He lived a simple, unpretentious life and was truly larger than life.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.

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  1. Herdanando Sanders on May 12th, 2020 7:30 pm

    Rest easy Soldier “Salute”

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