Lewis Miller

Lewis “Doc” Miller was born October 31, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Claude and Katherine Miller. He was oldest of six children. He graduated from J.W. Sexton High School and started working with General Motors and later ABM Janitorial Services. Lewis and Clara Miller were blessed with three children, Lewis III, Terrence, and Napoleon.

Lewis later met and married Janice Hill in 1995 and they were married for 29 years until Janice passed away in 2024. Many friends and family refer to Lewis as “Butch” and “Doc” and remembers him as one who was kind, loving, and had a giving heart.

Lewis’ family was his life and he enjoyed the times they would get together for cookouts and grilling good food. In spite of his health challenges, he did not let that stop him from sharing the special times with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lewis Miler passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Katherine Miller; brothers, Larry Miller, David Miller, and Claude Miller; and his wife, Janice Hill.

He will be deeply missed by his sons, Lewis (Nicole) Miller III, Terrence (Carolyn) Miller of Irving, Texas, and Napoleon (Annette) Miller of Detroit, Michigan; daughters, Nicole Brooks of Chicago, Illinois, Michelle (Will) Brooks of Lansing, and Brandy (Charles) Guy of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren Marquil Miller Nelson, Kentahj (Jasmine) Johnson, Ashliegh Johnson, Lewis (Alexandria) Miller IV, Tena Miller, Terrence Miller Jr., Latoya (Dominique) Jackson, Victoria Botsford, Natez (Leatrice) Miller, Chanz Miller, Katrel, Natrel Miller, Nyra Miller, Marquese Martin-Hayes, Raychelle White, Brandon Anderson, Brevin and Sadie Guy, James and Aaron Brooks, and Ryan Bartyzel, Denise and Emanual Lewis, Willie Horrice IV; one sister, Theresa Williams; one brother, Barry (Carlus) Miller; one sister-in-law, Josette Tucket; several great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends; special grandchild, Maliyah Kandal; special friend, Ted Bartyzel; and friends, Scholonne Swanson-Basey and Tatricia Jackson.