Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Lynn Miller, Sr., age 77 of Ruston, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Spearsville, LA under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Bobby was born November 26, 1945 in Spearsville to Delores and Robert Miller, and he passed away February 8, 2023 in Ruston. Bobby was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the eldest of four siblings and was a loving brother and son. During his senior year of high school, Bobby gave his life to Jesus during a revival service at Liberty Baptist Church in Spearsville. He enjoyed being on the basketball team before graduating from Spearsville High School. In addition to serving in the Louisiana Army National Guard, Bobby also worked at a garment factory in 1965 in Spearsville. When he first laid eyes on his co-worker Maxie “Paulette,” he knew at first sight that he would marry her. On July 26, 1966, Bobby married Paulette. The two shared 56 years of marriage, three children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bobby was an avid hunter and loved to be in nature.
He also enjoyed vacationing with his family, especially to Branson, MO which is where they had made many, many cherished memories together. Bobby was a kind and compassionate man who brought smiles to everyone he met. As a truck driver, he shared his faith with countless people that he encountered across the country. With his good-natured “picking” and humor, Bobby truly never met a stranger, and he loved to share about how the Lord had worked in his life to heal him time and time again from life-threatening illnesses. He gave God all the glory. Bobby was known as “Pappy-Lou” by his biggest admirers, and there was nothing that brought him greater joy than his family. He would be the first to brag on their accomplishments. Bobby thrived on family get-togethers, and his wit and humor were the center of their gatherings. Aside from his relationship with the Lord, he considered his family to be the greatest gift that God had given him. Bobby cherished his children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren and his beloved Paulette, and they all loved him back deeply. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Danny Miller of Spearsville; sisters-in-law Alice and husband Tom Nix of Farmerville, LA and Mary Jo and husband Charles Johnson of Ruston; and brother-in-law Bob Stewart of Arcadia, LA.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife; children: Paula and husband Ronnie Dowling of Ruston, Bobby Miller, Jr. of Ruston and Stefanie Parker of Simsboro, LA; grandchildren: Melane and husband Kenny Slocum of Simsboro, Lauren and husband Jack Walters of Simsboro, Kylee Parker of Simsboro and Silas Parker of Simsboro; great-grandsons Eli Slocum of Simsboro and Andy Slocum of Simsboro; brother Jimmy Miller and wife Jeanette of Truxno, LA; sister Linda Millien of Farmerville; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Miller, Eli Slocum, Jack Walters, Kenny Slocum, Mark Johnson and Ronnie Dowling.
Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston. To leave an online message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.
