Richard Harland Miller

Richard Harland Miller, 78, of Gainesville, passed away August 13, 2021 in Ardmore, OK.

Richard was born on April 5, 1943, in Callisburg, Texas, to J.O. and Audrey Miller.  He attended school in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1961.  He married Vinetta Blackwell on June 24, 1967 in Ranger, Texas.  They were married for 54 years.

Richard spent most of his working career as a draftsman/designer.  He worked for various companies including National Supply, Valeo, and Spindletop.

Richard loved sports, especially baseball.  He enjoyed coaching and had many wonderful memories with dear friends.  He loved the Texas Rangers, but he was an even bigger fan of his children and grandchildren.  Even though he was a man of few words, he could brag about his family anytime.  He loved being Dad and Papa, and he always put his family before himself.

Richard was dearly loved and respected, and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include: wife, Vinetta Miller of Gainesville; daughter, Kelli Bond Parli and husband Ryan of Gainesville; son, Kevin Miller and wife Cynthia of Harlingen; grandchildren: Madyson Drye and husband, Rusty of Bedford, Landon Bond and fiancé, Erica Martinez of Noble, OK, Kailey Miller of Harlingen, and Allison Miller of Harlingen; great-grandchildren: Samson and Maycie Drye; sister, Sandy Corbett of Dexter; sister, Debi Zielinski and husband, Ed of Callisburg; and brother-in-law, Walter Blackwell and wife, Candy of Carrizo Springs.

Mr. Miller was preceded in death by: parents, J.O. and Audrey Miller; and brother-in-law, Larry Corbett.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 24, at Fairview Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are: Landon Bond, Rusty Drye, Clay Corbett, David McKenzie, Robbie McKenzie, and Jeremy McKenzie.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.