- Date Of Birth: February 1, 1952
- Date Of Death: August 11, 2021
- State: Illinois
Tommy E. Miller, 69, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021at his home. He was born February 1, 1952, in Centralia, the son of Darrell “Jerry” Miller and Delores (Smith) Miller.
He married Faith Russell on December 27, 2014, and she survives in Centralia.
In addition to his mother: Delores Miller of Centralia, he is also survived by his wife: Faith Russell-Miller of Centralia; children: Scott Miller, Sarah Miller, and Chris Smothers all of Centralia, Alexis Cooksey and fiancé Chris Folmsbee and Travis Cooksey all of Centralia; grandchildren: Arianna, T.J., Isabelle, Brooklyn, Easton, Layton, Kody, Kace, and Serayah; three brothers: Mike Miller and wife Leighann of Centralia, Mitch Miller and wife Tammy of Centralia, and Steve Miller and wife Melissa of Benton; sister: Tammy Hensley and husband Craig of Centralia; several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his father: Jerry Miller, grandparents: Chester Miller, Sr., and Gladys Miller, Ernest “Smitty” Smith, and Grace Smith. Tommy was a graduate of the Centralia High School Class of 1969.
He was self-employed for many years and he owned and operated T’s Concrete formerly known as S&M Basements. He was a member of the Wild Bunch 1969 and was a CHS Alumni. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s Fan. He enjoyed listening to music, going to concerts, and watching baseball, basketball, and football games. Tommy was the “King of the Grill”; he loved cooking and barbecuing for family, friends, and the CYFL. He also cooked for many of the Cancer Survivor Dinners. Tommy always had a smile on his face, and would go above and beyond to help anyone, and “No” was not in his vocabulary. He loved his hometown, his family, and his friends.
