Bonham, Texas -- Gale Lee Miller, 81, of Ravenna, Texas passed away on November 4, 2024. He was born Decatur, IL, on August 15, 1943, the son of Raymond E. and Lillian Miller.
Gale graduated from McArthur High School and Millikin University in Decatur and received his Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri. He was a licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. His career took him to Richmond, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Albuquerque, where he retired until 2022 when he moved to Texas to enjoy the fabulous freedom.
He was a Vietnam Army veteran, assigned to Eritrea, South Africa, and became a lifetime member of the VFW.
Gale loved traveling on his motorcycles (Harleys and a Triumph), fishing, shooting, golf, and grumbling about Democrats and idiots. Shortly before passing he made it a point to early vote.
Mr. Miller is survived by and sorely missed by his wife of 54 years, Arlette Fontaine Miller; son, Lee Miller and wife Diana of Anna, TX; as well as grandchildren Raelynn Dunton, Gage, Tori & Chase Connors, and Aarynd Rowley along with their spouses.
Visitation will be held at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, TX, on Wednesday November 13, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m., with services following at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery. Bro. Mark Posey will preside.
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