JAMES LEE ROY MILLER FORMERLY OF WHITING, IN James Lee Roy Miller, 70, of Dale, IN, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born March 2, 1941, in Fariston, KY. Until his retirement in 2000, James resided in Whiting, IN and was employed by LTV Steel. He was a loving, humble and generous father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Along with being an avid Bible reader, James was a big-hearted family man with a love for gardening and flowering, sports, outdoors and fishing. He and his parents had been residents of Yellow Banks Recreation since as far back as the 1960’s. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the AMVETS Post #64 in Whiting and served as Commander and District Commander. He was also a member of the American Legion in Holland, IN, the Scottish Rite, and the Whiting Masonic Lodge. Jim loved to help others. For many years he spent his holidays at the local AMVETS post feeding the less fortunate. He would help to serve them meals on Christmas and Thanksgiving. Jim also spent several years in Indianapolis volunteering during the Special Olympics. These are just two of the many ways he made this world a better place. Jim is survived by his daughters: Cheryl Ramirez (George) of Lansing, IL, Cynthia Miller (Edward Ruiz) of Plymouth, IN, and Michele Martinez (Juan) of East Chicago, IN; son, Earl Miller of Dale, IN; adopted daughter, Billie Ratkovich of Merrillville, IN; grandchildren: Amanda, Ashley, Mason, Lucas, Colby, Aubrey, Jasmine, Nina, James, Zachary, Abigail, Gabby, Aiden, Christina, Michael, April, Anthony, and Nicholas; great grandchildren: Joshua and Jayden; brothers: Wayne Miller of Hawesville, KY and John Miller (Mary) of Colorado Springs, CO; niece, Molly Miller of Evansville; and various assumed nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Dennis Whobrey. Friends may visit Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of American, National Headquarters, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006- 3517. Condolences may be made online at: AlexanderEastChapel.com