Robert Lee Miller, 60, of Fall River, husband of Crystal (Ziccardi) Miller, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. Born May 22, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA, he was one 13 children of Elouise (Nixon) Miller of Vero Beach, FL, and the late Frederick Lee "Fred Lee" Miller. He worked for many years in the construction industry, learning his trade from his father and becoming a master brick mason. A member of the Redemption Fellowship Church of Fall River, Robert started a prayer line where he would call people he knew early in the morning and pray with them – sharing his faith in God.
Besides his wife and mother, he leaves: a daughter, Shaylee Sky Miller of Fall River; five brothers, Cornell Peacock of Vero Beach, FL, Joseph "Leon" Miller (wife Barbara Medeiros) of New Bedford, Frederick C. Miller (wife Kelly) of Methuen, MA, Gregory Miller of Vero Beach, FL, and Alvin Miller (wife Janice) of Vero Beach, FL; six sisters, Laura Burton of Philadelphia, PA, Martha Tucker (husband Larry) of Plymouth, MA, Barbie Peacock of Vero Beach, FL, Joyce Pettigrew (husband Carlos) of Orlando, FL, Karen Miller of Vero Beach, FL, and Lisa Dinkins (husband Tim) of Orlando, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts (including a great aunt, Isabella Miller). He was also preceded in death by a brother, T.C. Nixon.
His Funeral Service was held in our Fall River Chapel on Saturday, April 23rd. His private cremation followed. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or via telephone at 800-822-6344, or by visiting www.stjude.org/.