Larry Miller

Larry Van Miller, a resident of Orange Beach, Ala., and native of Demopolis, Ala., passed away on July 8,2013. Born in York, Ala., on February 22, 1945, Mr. Miller was a graduate of Mercer University. He worked in the paper industry for 37 years and retired as a paper department manager after 22 years with Southeast Paper Company in Dublin, Ga. During his retirement, he enjoyed developing and managing real estate properties. He was a member of the Orange Beach United Methodist Church and served as an usher and on the trustee committee for several years. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patsy Sumerlin Miller; his son, Raymond F. Miller, of Daphne, Ala.; his sisters, Suzanne (Sonny) Barger of Miller’s Ferry, Ala., and Janis (George) Peppenhorst of Demopolis, Ala.; his brother-in-law, John R. Sumerlin of New York, N.Y.; and his uncle, Gene (Jackie) Masters of York, Ala. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H. and Mildred Miller; his biological father, Wallace Eastman “Buck” Masters; and his sister and brother-in law, Janet and Robert Williams. Services will be held July 12, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church of Demopolis, with a visitation one hour before the service. A graveside service will follow at Memorial Gardens. Rev. Dr. Alan McBride, pastor of the Orange Beach United Methodist Church, will officiate and Kirk Funeral Homes Demopolis Chapel directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Mr. Miller’s name to the Orange Beach United Methodist Church, 28751 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561.

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