James T. "Tom" Miller

James T. "Tom" Miller obituary, Westerville, OH

James T. "Tom" Miller

James Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moreland Funeral Home - Westerville on Aug. 9, 2025.

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James T. (Tom) Miller, age 78, of Westerville, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at home after a long battle with cancer. Tom retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services in 2001, then hopped in an RV to travel the US with the love of his life, Jan. They were snowbirds to Naples, Florida, for many years and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by touring through the northern US to the Pacific Ocean visiting Theodore Roosevelt, Glacier, Yellowstone, Mt. Rainier, Badlands and Wind Cave National Parks with many other beautiful stops along the way.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jack (Betty) Miller and Helen Johnson, and brother, Fred Miller. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Jan; sons, Robert (Pam) Miller of Hilliard and Brian (Jill) Miller of Gahanna; brother, Dave (Kris) Miller of Coral Springs, Florida; granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) Angelov, Ashley Knisley, Mallory Miller, Katelyn Miller and grandson, Logan Miller and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to be held on Wednesday, August 13th at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Ohio, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm with a memorial service starting at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks at metroparksfriends.org.

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August 12, 2025

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Beth Grabill

August 12, 2025

It was with great pleasure to care for Tom during his journey. I have been thinking about Jan and his children. Take care. Beth RN

Angie

August 10, 2025

I´m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Tom was a kind hearted man and we enjoyed his company I will always your visits with my Tom and me at Nick and Melissa´s house in Marco. I will hold dear our visits to the Farmer´s Market too. May his memory always be eternal.
Love you, Angie Kalogeras.

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