Jack Miller, 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
He was born on October 28, 1940 to Carl and Grace (Scott) Miller in Poplar Bluff, MO. Jack graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1958. He received degrees in Aeronautics and Hotel/Motel Hospitality Management. On June 2, 1966, he married Ann Webber in Poplar Bluff.
Jack and his wife owned and managed several businesses throughout their marriage. They owned IGA stores in Dexter, Sikeston, Southaven, MS, and Corning, AR. In addition to grocery stores he also owned a boat dealership in Dexter and a United Truck Master Office. They also managed the Budgetel hotel in Kansas City, MO.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. On many occasions, he traveled to hunting and fishing expos across the country and considered fishing to be his favorite hobby.
Jack was an avid supporter of athletics, especially those that his grandchildren participated in. He never missed a game or golf match they played in. His love of sports also continued as a booster club member and supporter of the TRC Raiders.
He was a member of the Dexter Masonic Lodge #532, Sikeston Shriners Club, Horse Patrol and Car Club, Poplar Bluff Jaycees, charter member of the Butler County Fair Board where he served as President, Missouri National Guard for 11 years, and the Green Forest Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff.
Jack is survived by his loving spouse of 50 years, Ann (Webber) of Poplar Bluff; two children, Mike (Angie); and Jill (Clete); six grandchildren, Justin, Jase, Cy, Courtney, Jentri, and Febe; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn; three great-grandsons, Jacob, Tristan, and Braxton and one brother, Richard Miller of Neelyville, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 23 from 2-4:00 p.m. at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel with Adam Noles officiating. Burial will take place at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made in Jack’s name to 18 Fore Life c/o Scott Kruse at 705 Laurie Circle in Dexter, MO 63841 and/or Paul Webber, Jr. Scholarship Fund c/o Gail Webber at 1816 Sunset Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.
