Raymond Rufus Miller, age 75 of Columbia, MO was born June 8, 1945 to his late parents, William and Mary Jane (Webb) Miller. Raymond, known as "Ray" was the 6th of eight children.
Ray was born in Kansas City, MO. His family later moved to Warrensburg, MO to raise their family. A graduate of Warrensburg High School. Ray later moved to Columbia, MO prior to his marriage to Talley Wilson in 1989.
Throughout his life, Raymond worked multiple jobs, but spent the majority of his career path with Ryder, Inc.
He generated love and warmth to all that crossed his path. Ray was a loving husband and father, a hard worker, encourager and confidant. He was known to all his family and friends for his love of hospitality and service.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 the Lord peacefully called his servant from earth to reward.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Jerry Carrol; brothers Clarence, William "Bill", and half-brother(s) Aubruy and Lawrence Miller; and a sister Mary "Flossie" Harrison Carter.
He leaves to cherish his loving wife Talley Miller; eight children, Ramon and Thomas Riley of Topeka, KS; Crystal Alston and Raymond Miller of Greensboro, NC; Sherry Griffin and Belinda Oduneye of Kansas City, MO; Lisa Wilson of St. Louis, MO and Leslie (& Ryan) Mott of Lee's Summit, MO; two brothers, Edward "Eddie" and Marvin Miller of Warrensburg, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.