Earl Miller, 93, Hamilton, MO, passed away on June 6, 2019, at the Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron.

Earl was born on November 10, 1925, in Lebanon, MO, to Joseph and Mora (McBride) Miller.  The family moved to the Hamilton area in 1931.  Earl's love for the Ozarks never left him.  In later years he often returned to attend horse shows and trail rides.

Earl worked on the family farm until the age of 18.  He then enlisted in the Navy during World War II.  He earned the rank of Motor Machinist Mate, 3rd class.  His time was served on the island of Saipan.  His service lasted from 1944-1946.

In November 1952, Earl married Patricia Morgan of Breckenridge, MO.  They were married for 60 years and resided in Hamilton their entire marriage.

From 1956-1970 Earl worked as a service representative for the J.I. Case Co.  He then switched careers and opened a welding shop in Hamilton.  He also served as the Western District Commissioner for Caldwell County from 1986-1990.

Earl was an active member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed many years of teaching Sunday School and volunteering in the thrift store.  He also served as a volunteer for the Caldwell County Food Pantry.  He was a proud member of the Hamilton American Legion Post #285.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Patricia), brother (Glenn Miller), and sister (Dorothy Clauson).

Survivors:  Children-Donna Beth Byard, Bowling Green, KY; Toby Miller, Mission, TX; Christie (Scott) Holferty, Parkville, MO, and Tricia (Mike) Trussell, Cameron, MO; Grandchildren-Brandon Byard, Paige and Christian Holferty and Miles Trussell; Sisters-Alma Frazier and Alberta Jo Dickerson, both of Kansas City,  MO; Brother-Lacy Lee (Shirley) Miller, Leavenworth, KS; special friend-Beverly Long, Cameron; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.

Memorial Service:  11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church.

Visitation:  10 to 11 a.m., 1 hour prior to the service, at the church.

Inurnment will take place at a later date at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hamilton United Methodist Church or the Caldwell County Food Pantry.