Gates P. (Johnny) Miller Jr.
Hornell
Gates P. Miller, 70, of
6660 Flanagan Rd., passed away Sunday (September 2, 2007) at St. James Hospital,
Born in Hornellsville, November 20, 1936, a son of Gates P.and Fredosa Olin Miller Sr., hewas a life resident of the Crosby Creek area.
Johnny attended Hornell High School, and wasemployed by Crowley Foods in Arkport, retiring in 1999.
On Nov.15, 1958 he married his wife La Ray . Johnny enjoyed his hobby of restoringantique tractors and was known for being a wonderful father, grand father and agood friend to all. He will beespecially remembered for his nightly 7PMmeetings with family, friends and neighbors in his garage, where he entertainedand all told jokes, tales and reminisced of older days and times.
He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Mary AliceTucker Brown.
Johnny is survived by his wife La Ray, four sons: James L.(Kathy) Miller, Steven M. Miller, Timothy S. Miller, and Michael J. Miller allof Hornell. One sister: Jeanne (John)Travis of Hornell, and one brother: Dennis (Holly) Miller of Hornell, four GrandsonsMathew, Trevor, Caleb and Ethan Miller, several nieces, nephews , cousins,sisters and brothers in law
Those wishing to send a remembrance please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
At Johnny's request there will be no prior public calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a funeralservice, Wednesday (Sept. 5,2007) at 1:00PMat the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home,
354 Canisteo St, with, Rev. DudleyJenkins officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, CanisteoFriends may make memorial contributions to: Steuben CountyOffice for the Aging
3 East Pultney Sq., BathN.Y.14810or to the donors choice