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Rickey Miller Sr.

August 2, 1957 — May 27, 2025


Our beloved, MR. RICKEY MILLER, SR. was born in Crawfordsville, Arkansas on August 2, 1957 to Mr. Richard Miller Sr., and Mrs. Jessie Savannah (Thomas) Miller, who both preceded him in death.

Rickey was baptized at St. John Baptist Church in Crawfordsville, Arkansas. His childhood was instilled with a lifelong passion for driving: he loved cars. Rickey started driving at the age of 13, but as a child, he would pretend to drive a hubcap while running through the yard.

Mr. Rickey Miller, Sr., attended the Leroy McNeil High School in Crawfordsville, Arkansas. He relocated to Saint Louis, Missouri and received his GED at the STL Job Corps. Later, he transferred to a private college in Popular Bluff, Missouri, where he was an excellent Basketball player and was eventually scouted to play for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Rickey made a successful career as a Supervisor at the Cupples Rubber Company and retired in May of 2000. Afterwards, Rickey began driving dump trucks and participated in the construction of multiple highways throughout the city and county of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Mr. Rickey Miller Sr., met his 1st love, Ms. Gwendolyn Diane Coleman, in 1975. They were married in August of 1980, sharing over 50 years of memories. Rickey and Gwendolyn were blessed with and raised 3 children, Durron, Shawana and Rickey, Jr. Both being able to nurture and help raise 8 Grandchildren together.

Rickey was loved by many and was always willing to have a good conversation with anyone that would listen. He was a devoted Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and a Friend to All.

Mr. Rickey Miller, Sr., made his departure on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 67.

Rickey was preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal Parents and Grandparents, a Mother In Law, 7 siblings, 1 Sister In Law and 3 Brother In Laws.

Mr. Rickey Miller Sr., leaves to cherish his 1st love, Ms. Gwendolyn Diane Coleman, his 3 loving Children: Mr. Durron Lamont Miller, Sr. (Michelle), Mrs. Shawana Monique Singleton (Terail) and Mr. Rickey, Miller, Jr. (Ashli), 8 Grandchildren: Mir'rakle Yonique Wallace, Durron Lamont Miller, Jr., Rickey Miller, III., Mar'kel Jerome Wallace, Rashad Lamont Miller, Reagan Marie Miller, Ri'kell Emya Miller, and Kingston Rahmir Miller, 4 Sisters: Ms. Bertha Mae Miller, Mrs. Floria Jean Miller Starks (Robert), Mrs. Doris Ann Miller Odebunmi, and Mrs. Geraldine Miller Williams, and 1 Brother: Mr. Roy B. Miller, 8 Sister In Laws, 2 Brother In Laws and a host of Beloved Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Extended Family Members.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation for Rickey Miller Sr.

Monday, June 9, 2025

10:00 - 11:30 am (Central time)

Mt. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church

7823 Racine Drive, St. Louis, MO 63133

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Life Celebration for Rickey Miller Sr.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)

Mt. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church

7823 Racine Drive, St. Louis, MO 63133

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Interment for Rickey Miller Sr.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Starts at 1:30 pm (Central time)

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