Joseph L. "Joe" Miller, 57, of Tamaroa, passed away at 11:40 A.M., Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Joe was a graduate of the 1986 class at Pinckneyville High School.  For the last 21 years, he was employed by Barr Trucking as a truck driver.
He was born January 4, 1968 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Harold E. "Skeater" and Elsie M. "Susie" (Vancil) Miller.
Joe married Debra "Debbie" Kellerman on August 26, 1989 at Tamaroa, IL and she survives.  Together they had four children - Ashley, Trevor, Haley and Carley, and Joe has one granddaughter - Emma Rose, who was the light of his life.
Joe loved to cook and his specialty was grilling and smoking meats.  He enjoyed being outside working on cars and riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers.  He loved to read.  His favorite author was Stephen King.  Most of all, Joe loved being around his family, watching movies and trying out new places to eat on the weekends.
Joe is survive by his wife of Tamaroa, daughters - Ashley Nehrkorn and husband Kevin, Haley Miller and fiancé Aden Stein, and Carley Miller and son - Trevor Miller, all of Tamaroa, two brothers - Harold L. Miller and Clifford L. Miller (Arlene Brathal), both of Du Quoin, one sister - Lynette Lynch and husband Darren of Du Quoin, granddaughter - Emma Rose Nehrkorn of Tamaroa, and several nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and three brothers - Leonard, George and Larry Miller.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 23, 2025 at Roes Dale Baptist Church in Pinckneyville with Jack Vancil officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the church.
Burial will be in the Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.