In Memory Of
Dr. John Miller
1947
2021
Dr. John Miller
January 19, 1947 — October 21, 2021
The family of Dr. Creighton John Miller, Professor Emeritus of Speech and Hearing Science at Murray State University, is saddened to announce his death from sepsis on October 21, 2021, in Topeka, KS.
Dr. Miller, affectionately known to friends and family as "Mick," was born Jan. 19, 1947, to John and Evelyn Miller in South Bend, IN, the second of five children. He was an athlete in his youth and took great pride in captaining the swim team for Washington High School (class of 1965). He later turned to scholarly pursuits, attending Indiana University and the University of Washington before concluding his studies with a Ph.D. from Purdue University. His first academic appointment was at the Kresge Hearing Research Laboratory in New Orleans, LA. He then held teaching positions at Louisiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University before settling at Murray State University in Murray, KY.
Dr. Miller became a well-known figure in Murray and a regular at many local establishments, notably HRH Dumplin's and The Apple. He was an avid fan of music, especially that of the 1960s, and a voracious reader of books. In recent years, he enjoyed annual family holiday visits to New Orleans, a city that had become practically his adoptive home. Until the end, he continued to travel and enjoy time with friends, family and his cats, Queenie and Skittles.
Dr. Miller is survived by his two sons, Creighton J. Miller, Jr., and Gavin Miller, daughter-in-law Ginger Miller Loggins (m. Creighton, Jr.) and siblings Randa Persinger, Alan Miller, Barbara Miller-Sohr and Mitchell Miller. He was preceded in death by ex-wife Susan Elizabeth Hocker. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Dr. Miller was beloved by many and will be deeply missed.
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Dr. Miller, affectionately known to friends and family as "Mick," was born Jan. 19, 1947, to John and Evelyn Miller in South Bend, IN, the second of five children. He was an athlete in his youth and took great pride in captaining the swim team for Washington High School (class of 1965). He later turned to scholarly pursuits, attending Indiana University and the University of Washington before concluding his studies with a Ph.D. from Purdue University. His first academic appointment was at the Kresge Hearing Research Laboratory in New Orleans, LA. He then held teaching positions at Louisiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University before settling at Murray State University in Murray, KY.
Dr. Miller became a well-known figure in Murray and a regular at many local establishments, notably HRH Dumplin's and The Apple. He was an avid fan of music, especially that of the 1960s, and a voracious reader of books. In recent years, he enjoyed annual family holiday visits to New Orleans, a city that had become practically his adoptive home. Until the end, he continued to travel and enjoy time with friends, family and his cats, Queenie and Skittles.
Dr. Miller is survived by his two sons, Creighton J. Miller, Jr., and Gavin Miller, daughter-in-law Ginger Miller Loggins (m. Creighton, Jr.) and siblings Randa Persinger, Alan Miller, Barbara Miller-Sohr and Mitchell Miller. He was preceded in death by ex-wife Susan Elizabeth Hocker. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Dr. Miller was beloved by many and will be deeply missed.
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