September 23, 1946 - August 7, 2025
Visitation
Wednesday, August 13th from 6-8 p.m. at Moreland Funeral Home
Service
Wednesday, August 13th 7:30 p.m. at Moreland Funeral Home
James T. (Tom) Miller, age 78, of Westerville, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at home after a long battle with cancer. Tom retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services in 2001, then hopped in an RV to travel the US with the love of his life, Jan. They were snowbirds to Naples, Florida, for many years and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by touring through the northern US to the Pacific Ocean visiting Theodore Roosevelt, Glacier, Yellowstone, Mt. Rainier, Badlands and Wind Cave National Parks with many other beautiful stops along the way.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jack (Betty) Miller and Helen Johnson, and brother, Fred Miller. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Jan; sons, Robert (Pam) Miller of Hilliard and Brian (Jill) Miller of Gahanna; brother, Dave (Kris) Miller of Coral Springs, Florida; granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) Angelov, Ashley Knisley, Mallory Miller, Katelyn Miller and grandson, Logan Miller and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to be held on Wednesday, August 13th at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Ohio, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm with a memorial service starting at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks at metroparksfriends.org.
Condolences
Robert - Aug 13, 2025
From my first few steps, to first day of school; from training wheels, to canoe adventures; from childhood sports, to paper route help; from campfire meals, to road trip vacations; from hiking trips, to good book tips; from driving lessons, to life advice sessions. Thanks for being my dad, Dad.
Beth RN - Aug 12, 2025
Thinking of Tom's wife and children during this difficult time. It was an honor to know Tom and to have taken care of him during his journey. Take good care of yourself, as that is what Tom would want you to do.
Shannon Knisley - Aug 11, 2025
I'll always remember Tom for his kind and gentle spirit. I will cherish the memories of him taking my sister Ashley and me on long bike rides as kids and spending time with him, Jan, and family at Christmas. Tom's kindness was a gift, a reflection of the goodness in his heart.
Beverly Schneider - Dowdell - Aug 11, 2025
Tom Miller.... joined the Schneider Family when he married my Sister Jan in 1968...Tom was one of the kindest persons I've ever known. In the 57 years, I've kow him.... I never saw him upset or ever get angry. He had a very infectious smile on his face....and I loved how he would throw his head back when he laughed. He loved my sister dearly and for that I thank him. Goodbye Tom, you are missed today and will be missed all of the future tomorrows. xoxoxo Bev
Sandy Campbell. new Brown - Aug 10, 2025
I went to New Albany School with Tom. He was a nice quiet school chum. He was polite and always had a nice smile for everyone. I don’t recall him ever being angry. My 2 girlfriends and I went to our Junior Prom and the 3 dates were with Tom, Mike Butsko and Joe Butsko. I am so sorry for your loss. Always remember the good times with him.