Mr. Edward L. Miller

Edward L. MillerA funeral mass celebrating the life of Mr. Edward Lyle Miller, 87, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe, LA, with Rev. Job Edathinatt Scaria officiating. Mr. Miller died peacefully at his residence on February 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. “God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, ‘Come to me.’” Entombment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. All those who knew “Big Ed” know that he worked hard and played hard as well. Growing up in the country, he was an ardent outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, and an accomplished marksman. As a graduate of Waterproof High School, he was a proud member of the state championship football team. His athletic prowess continued at LA Tech, where he played football and graduated with a B. S. degree in Finance. Upon graduation from Tech, he enlisted in the Air Force, where he attained the rank of captain. He and “Libby” met during their Tech days, and they married prior to his reporting to his first base assignment to begin their life journey together. After being stationed numerous places, he and Libby returned to Monroe to rear their family. He was the former owner of Miller’s Car Washes, The Muffin Tin, and Golf World. He was a founding director of Security Bank and board member of Capital Bank.Mr. Miller was involved in various community activities that included being a board member of the Monroe Housing Authority for 25 years. He was fulfilled working with the board, who ultimately became his close friends, as they saw their efforts come to fruition. He had such pride in being a part of the building of Passman Plaza, McKeen Place, Ouachita Grand Plaza, along with many other projects. As a leader of the Republican Party of Louisiana, he earned the respect of both President Reagan as well as President George H.W. Bush. He accompanied President Reagan on Air Force One and met with President Bush in the Oval Office. His personal friendship with then Governor Dave Treen led to his involvement with the creation of the Louisiana School of Math, Science, and the Arts. As a man of many interests, roses were one of his passions too. Ed was a longtime member of the Northeast Louisiana Rose Society, and anyone who caught him in his driveway knows he would love to tell you all about them. He was also a member of Bayou DeSiard Country Club. As a founding member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church and School, Mr. Miller was always willing to help his church in any capacity called for during the fifty-four years his health permitted. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, David and Emily Miller, and his brothers and sisters, David F. Miller, William U. (Billy) Miller, Dalton W. Miller, Fred M. Miller, Lt. Colonel Emily U. Miller, Mary Lyle M. Roberson, Drake M. Wade, Elizabeth M. (Chookie) Anders, Frances M. Mack. His surviving sister is Agnes M. Nelson. He was also predeceased by his favorite bird dog, Jake, who he chased all over the southeastern and southwestern United States.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mrs. Elizabeth (Libby) Butler Miller; sons, Lyle Miller and wife, Lisa, and Michael Miller and wife, Brooke; daughters, Patty Mauldin and husband, Mick, and Debbie Westbrook; grandchildren, Natalie Miller, Lauren Rosendahl, David Miller, Rob Miller, and Thomas Westbrook; and great-grandchildren, Garrison Land and Ryan Moore.Pallbearers will be Representative Andy Anders, Mark Miller, Rob Miller, William David Miller, Dr. Joey Roberson, Burton Wade, Thomas Westbrook, and Ron Wilhite,Honorary Pallbearers will be the surviving members of the TTS Golf Group. Special thanks to those who provided loving care and devotion to our father during these last 2 years: Fred Martin, Lola Martin, Rose Richard, Sophie Traylor, Mary Dixon, and Mary Young. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Joan Smith for providing both spiritual guidance and Eucharistic ministry during these past 2 years. We will forever be grateful. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Hwy. 165.Memorials may be made to LA Tech Athletic Club, P. O. Box 3183, Ruston, LA 71272-0001.Arrangements under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.