George Thomas Miller

George Thomas Miller, Sr. was born to Texas Ranger Lee H. Miller and Lucy Wilson Miller in Amarillo, Texas on October 9, 1928.  He died April 9, 2021.  He was a fun and adventuresome 92 years old.  George Miller had Texas in his blood.  As a child, he had dinner with Ranger Captain Frank Hamer when the famous Ranger who had dispatched Bonnie and Clyde came to visit in his home.  George attended Texas Military Institute and was a friend and classmate of Bobby Dan Davis Blocker also known as Hoss Cartwright on the television program Bonanza.  He even worked one Summer on the Blocker cattle ranch.  Being the native-born Texan, son of the greatest law enforcement outfit in the State that he was, George was a natural storyteller with spicy sense of humor.

George Miller wore the Senior boots and was a graduate of Texas A&M University.  Being an “Old Army” Fightin’ Texas Aggie was also in his blood.  He had a long and varied career in law enforcement.  From the early days to his retirement, George was a Texas Game Warden, an agent for the United States Border Patrol, Chief Deputy for the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, Investigator for the Organized Crime Control Unit at Corpus Christi, an Investigator for the Texas Attorney General’s Office, and Justice of the Peace for Caldwell County, Texas, Precinct 1.

George could tell a story, a good joke, and more about his adventures in each position in law enforcement he had held.  As a Border Patrol Agent, he could affirm that Texas State Highway 285 that runs between Riviera and Falfurrias, has more rattlesnakes per square inch than any other place in Texas.  As Chief Deputy for Nueces County, he could tell stories about the lives and humor of the people he served, including one well placed “caliche rock”.  One of the most heinous crimes in South Texas involved the murderous outlaw Jerry Joe Byrd.  George Miller was the arresting officer that personally took Byrd down and put him away.  And, he could relate more good and accurate descriptions of past events involving Texas than any history book in print. 

George Miller was a family man.  He loved Jackie and fought the cancer with her to the end.  They lost a beloved child, Karen Alyce.  In time he met and married Bennie Katherine Holt.  They had a grand time together and gave enjoyment, love, and friendship to many.

A Visitation was held at Eeds Chapel on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 3-7 pm

A Graveside Service was held at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio on Friday, April 16 at 12:30 pm with Rev. Dr. Terry Bozarth officiating.

  Together, their blended family is:

Son - George Thomas Miller, Jr. and wife Mary Sue

Daughter – Judy Vick and husband Jonny

Stepdaughter – Stephanie Ingersoll and husband Mike

Stepson – Scott Holt

Grandchildren:

Amanda Duren and husband Steve

Lee Miller

Jessica Sammons and husband Sterling

Tyler Vick

Jason Ingersoll

Christian Ingersoll

Cullen Ingersoll

Great Grandchildren:

Ryleigh Duren

Paige Duren

Asa Lee Sammons

Niece-Cheryl Scott and husband Richard

Graveside services will be officiated by Rev. Dr. John Terrell (Terry) Bozarth

Pallbearers –

Tom Frank Tucker, Leland Miller, Tyler Vick, Sterling Sammons, Cullen Ingersoll, Steven Duren, Jason Ingersoll, and Christian Ingersoll

All arrangements with Eeds Funeral Home 408 S, Main Lockhart TX 78644 (512) 398-2343

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