Rickey L. Miller

Rickey L. Miller, 78, of Greensburg passed away peacefully on the evening of October 29, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born September 1, 1946, in Confluence, the six child out of 8 to the late Gladys Wilt. In high school, he excelled at athletics and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. After high school, Rickey joined the Navy and served two tours in Vietnam, including one tour as a machine gunner on a patrol boat. It was during this time in the Navy he asked his childhood friend to be his wife. After the service he worked for 32 years at Elliot Company in Jeannette and raised his family.  He was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church where he ushered and greeted. Rickey was also a member of Rockwood American League. His greatest joy and passion were his family.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by three brothers; and three sisters.  He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Judith M. (Parks) Miller; two sons, Rickey C. Miller and Jeffrey P. Miller (Melissa); four grandchildren, Kian, Madelaina, Clayton, and Chloe; one sister, Sandy Booth; two brothers-in-law, Walter C. and Joseph G. Parks (Tonda); and several nieces and nephews. Per Rickeys request, there will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 11 AM in Harrold Zion Lutheran Church.  LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg is assisting with arrangements. The family would like to thank Mountain View Memory Care for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, 671 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Greensburg, PA 15601 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.   www.bachafh.com.

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