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Leonard Miller Obituary
Leonard Miller Sr., 84 of Anadarko, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was born July 19, 1941, to Jimmy Miller & Olevia Oliver both of Anadarko, Oklahoma. Leonard grew up and attended Lincoln School in Anadarko and graduated from Anadarko High School in 1959. After graduation he honorably served in the United States Army. Upon his return home he worked for 50 plus years as a shipping and receiving supervisor at Hollytex Carpet Mill in Anadarko. He then married Earnestine Dellafay Peteet on August 7, 1971, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. To this union were three children: Victor, Jackie, and Keith. Leonard was a member of the Greater First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and proud member of the brotherhood. He then earned a bachelor's degree in Bible Studies at USAO in Chickasha, Oklahoma. After his retirement from Hollytex, he began working in lawn and garden at Walmart for 1 year. He loved reading his Bible and singing Hymns at church. Leonard enjoyed being with his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include:
Children: Jackie Miller (Torain and wife Coresa)
Keith Miller (Kendra, Jeremy, Whitlee, Sadie, Shannon, Kyleigh, Hailey, Seretta, Ivory) Craig Miller (Nyvee, Gabrielle, Pastor Natalie and husband Pastor Mike Todd, Nathan, Brittney) Deedra Miller (David, and wife Neeka, Mercedes)
Leonard "Goose" Miller Jr. (Michael, Tre)
Sisters: Imogene Riddle, Margaret Churchill, Louise Hardiman, Doretha Miller, Clara Foster
Brothers: William "Jaybird" Kennedy
Grandchildren: Kayla, Skylar, Victoria, LaBryla, Jalyiah
Leonard proceeds in death by his loving wife, Earnestine Miller, one son, Victor "Hootie" Peteet, his parents Jimmy Miller & Olevia Oliver. Father & Mother in law Ernest and Mary Peteet. Special person Adjest Richard Two brothers, Herman Moore and Roy Andrews. Two sisters, Alice Fay Miller and Vergie Willhoite. Aunt's Sarah, Edna, Annie Mae, 3 nieces Mila Pendarvis, Sierra Perry. Yvette Kennedy, 3 Nephews Robert , Rodney Churchill and Ricky Churchill, 3 Brothers-in-law Joe Foster, Robert Churchill, and Kemp Hardiman
Leonard was blessed to have 27 Great grandchildren and 10 Great-Great grandchildren who loved him dearly along with a host of nieces, nephews, and church family and friends. We would like to thank my Dads Best Friend, Deacon A.J Taylor, for all your
support. Love, Jackie Miller and Family.
Funeral Service: 1:00pm Saturday, May 10, 2025
Greater First Baptist Church, Anadarko, OK
Visitation: 11:00 am-5:00 pm, Thursday, May 8, 2025
9:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday, May 9, 2025
Interment: Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK
Under the Direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK
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