MOUNT VERNON – Cecil A. Miller, 90, passed away Oct. 6, 2020, after a short illness, at Knox Community Hospital. He was born on Dec. 15, 1929, in Brandon. He was the son of the late Paul and Emma (Riley) Miller of Brandon. He was a member of the Shepherd’s Chapel Church in Gravette, Arkansas.
Cecil was a United States Army Veteran. He served during the Korean War in Gen. Dwight Eisenhower’s 7th Army. He was a member of The American Legion Joe Cocanour Post 500 in Fredericktown, where he fixed eggs for the pancake breakfast and participated with the Honor Guard. Cecil took part in many other community events with the American Legion throughout the years.
Cecil married the love of his life, Ellen L. (Romine) Miller, on May 7, 1954, in Homer. They later moved to Fredericktown, where they raised their three children.
In his early years, Cecil was employed with Cooper Energy Services in Mount Vernon, Ohio. While with Cooper, he worked in Monterrey, Mexico; and Mexico City as an instructor on building Cooper engines. Later, he was employed with Gorman Rupp Pumps in Mansfield as a tool setter for computerized machines, retiring from there after 23 years.
Cecil is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ellen L. (Romine) Miller; their three children, Michael C. Miller of Mansfield, Lorraine E. (Kenneth) Wicker of Fredericktown and Ronald P. Miller of Fredericktown; six grandchildren, James Miller, Sabrina Wicker, Christina (Curt) Connell, Heather Link, Emilee Miller and Andrew Miller; and six great-grandchildren, Sydney Brumley, Dylan Miller, Jaxson Connell, Alexandria Link, Gabriella Miller and Drew Wicker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Emma Miller; and his sister, Betty Zirkle.
A graveside service will be held at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens on Friday Oct. 9, where military rites will be performed.
