Rev. Dr. Ralph Miller, Jr.

Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Miller, Jr. went to his eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born August 3, 1943, to the late Ralph Sr. and Emma Walker Miller. Rev. Miller pastored Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN and retired from Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Alcoa, TN. Rev. Miller attended several colleges and universities that concluded when he earned his Doctor of Divinity at the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Wilma Miller and Peggy Miller-Hill. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife of 44 years, Gloria Phillips-Miller, children; Akil (Stephanie), Philip Talib, Antonia (Reginald) Watson; John (Andrea) Wills; Jimmy Miller, Chris Miller, Siblings; Erma (Griffin) Dean, Joyce Major, Gary (Patricia) Miller, In-laws; Logan Hill, Alvin (Vi) Phillips, Sandra (Isaiah) Lapsley, four grandchildren and beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifetime friends. Public viewing will be May 14, 2020, 3-6p.m. at Foothills Funeral Home.

His service will be streamed live at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and recorded on Talib Miller’s Facebook page. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Masks are MANDATORY as well as SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com.

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