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Velvon E. Miller, age 84, of LaGrange, died Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, as the result of a single car accident on Friday.
He was born on September 17, 1938, in Arcola, IL (Moultrie County) to Eli J.K. and Elizabeth (Plank) Miller.
Velvon was the owner and operator of the Sunset Motel on US 20 for many years. He also worked as a farmer and in various factories around the area. In his later years, he spent his time operating an Amish taxi service. He served his country through the 1-W service program in Chicago as a young man and always had fond memories of his time in service. He also enjoyed the LaGrange County Steam & Gas shows.
He attended the Calvary Chapel in Sturgis.
On March 20, 1958 in Arthur, IL he married Anna E. Lee. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2022.
Surviving are his children, John Miller (Amber Nunemaker) of Goshen, Irene Lane of LaGrange, Steve Miller of Bristol, and Dave Miller (Loralie Powers) of Santa Cruz, CA; six grandchildren, Matt Miller, Renita Miller, Elisha Miller, Danielle Miller, Austin Miller, and Jadyn Miller; a great grandchild, Riley Miller; his siblings, Wilbur (Mary Jane) Miller of Middlebury, Ruby Yoder of Arthur, IL, and Marlin (Sandy) Miller of Arthur, IL; and a sister-in-law, Salome Miller of LaGrange.
Preceding Velvon in death are his parents; wife, Anna; son-in-law, David Lane; brother, Harley E.L. Miller.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 West Michigan St. LaGrange, IN, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Calvary Chapel, 66969 N. Centreville Road, Sturgis, MI, 49091, Dana Stauffer will officiate the services and burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Sturgis.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Chapel.
