Gerald Miller, 63, of Orange, died Friday, February 20, 2015, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with Father Kevin Badeaux officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Born on September 2, 1951, in Port Neches, Texas, Gerald was the son of Joseph Miller and Leviana Mae Labove Miller. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a crane operator with Gerdau Ameristeel in Rose City. He enjoyed salt water fishing and playing pool. For the past three years, he has been playing Dark Orbit, a video game played with people from all over the world and was known as Papa Bear by the other gamers.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mae Miller; brother, Charles Miller and sister, Bernice Nelams Andrews.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Miller; daughters and sons-in-law, Stacy and John Head, Melissa and Rodney Stevens, Tania and Tim Webb and Leslie Rodgers.
Also surviving are his grandchildren, Blake Perry, Madison Head, J.J. Blankenship, Clay Blankenship, Felisha Blankenship, Chrystal Miller, Courtney Webb, Jacob Webb, Dax Rodgers, Lanie Rodgers; great grandchildren, Brayden Jateff, Rayleigh Miller and his brother, Jimmy Nelams.
Serving as pallbearers will be Gurvis Oswalt, Brance Revere, Blake Perry, Rick Stalls, Daniel Johnson and Jareb Logan.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Parker, Buford Nunnaly and Ewel Shelley.
Condolences
Brandi
May 12, 2015
Miss you dearly Teddybear! :heart:
Greg "Mongo" Hinkle
March 15, 2015
I've had such a hard time trying to find the right words. I only knew "Papa" for a short time but even on his worst days he always seemed to be able to make others feel better. We had a couple of conversations that I won't ever forget. It just broke my heart that I lived so close(Port Bolivar) and never got to make the trip to see him and let him teach me a few lessons playing pool. Papa will be missed by us all, it's just difficult to play the game and not hear his voice. Rest easy my friend.
Claybar Funeral Home
February 23, 2015
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Gerald Miller
Yvonne Rodgers
February 23, 2015
We send our sympathy and love from Pop Pop, grandma and the Rodgers family
Yvonne R.
February 23, 2015
Yvonne R. purchased the Secret Garden Basket for the family of Gerald Miller .
Don Mcfadden
February 23, 2015
Don McFadden purchased the With Deepest Sympathy Gift Basket for the family of Gerald Miller .
Amanda And Brance Revere
February 22, 2015
Amanda And Brance Revere sent a virtual gift in memory of Gerald Miller
Rita Miller (Spouse)
February 22, 2015
Rita Miller (spouse) lit a candle in memory of Gerald Miller
Douglas P Guidry
February 22, 2015
Douglas P Guidry purchased the Basket of Memories for the family of Gerald Miller .
Baron Fetzer
February 22, 2015
We, whether it be friends or family have lost someone who we all saw as a great guy. Some knew him well and some were just casual acquaintances. But with no doubt do i believe everyone will pray for his family as i will. I just got to know Gerald as a person and he is a great guy. He used to love killing people with his ship in Darkorbit and I mean anyone. He used to tell me "It's just great to see what my ship can do if the right person is flying it.". I hope i made you happy Gerald with the few moments we had. He always taught me life lessons and helped me with situations in my life. It's just so sad to see him go. Just know that he as well as his family will be in my heart and prayers. We will miss you Gerald. Rest in Peace and Peace be with the family. -Baron Fetzer
Brittany Nicole
February 22, 2015
You was a great person and great friend and i'm so glad i got the chance to have known you. It is sad that he is gone but he is in a better place now. Rest In Peace :hearts: ~ Brittany Nicole
Clayton Shellard
February 22, 2015
I am at a loss of words, and I don't know what to say to you to help you feel better. Please accept my condolences anyway. I'll be praying for you. - Clayton Shellard
Anonymous
February 22, 2015
America the Beautiful was purchased for the family of Gerald Miller .
Patrick Freeman
February 22, 2015
Rest in peace Gerald, we will all miss you. Condolances to his close friends and family. I only knew him online but he always had every one of us smiling on our worst days. You will not be forgotten. Tre
James L. Levetsanos
February 22, 2015
Rita and Family, your all in our thoughts and prayers. I've known Gerald for a few years, tho I've never met him face to face. He was a great guy whom I got to know playing Dark Orbit. We had many hours of conversations in our 'Team-Speak' and we became close friends. He played the game the way he led his Life,..to be a Winner! And his prognosis did not deter him, in life and the game he loved so much. He was a Fighter and a Winner. He beat the Odds at both. His loyalty and integrity will be surpassed by no other. His journey ends,..yet to begin another, flying through the Heavens above watching over all of Us. Ride Easy my Friend! James L. Levetsanos