William John Miller, youngest son of George and Margaret Miller, was born at Spades, Indiana, November 15, 1862. He was married to Miss Margaret M. Gill at Flora, Illinois, April 18, 1889, This union was blessed with three children who still remain to comfort their mother and honor the name of their father, viz; Mrs. Judge J. L. Boyles. Dr. Gill Miller and Miss Miller, all of Flora, Ill.

Mr. Miller came from his native community to Pana, III., when he was 18 years old. For more than thirty years he was an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, where he was always honored and trusted because he was always efficent and fallhful.

Under the ministry of Evangelist Dixon C. Williams he made public profession of faith in Christ at Pana, Illinois in the fall of 1889, and at once united wilh the Methodlst Episcopal Church. At the time of his removal to Flora fifteen years ago he transferred his membership to Flora. He was a quiet, earnest Christian, liberal in his support of the church and all its enterprises, and a faithful attendant as long as his health would permit. Hiss health began to fall about five years ago, but he remained at his post until about fifteen months since. Though unable to work he slill insisted on attending the church services as often as possible. During his last sickness he often expressed his faith in Christ and gave every assurance that he was ready lo meet death as a Christian with courage and fortitude.

His suffering was long and intense, and every thing that medical and surgical skill could do was done but to no avail. During his intense suffering he was patient and sweetspirited always seeing the bright side of things. Although weak in body he was cheerful and bright for the sake of his loved ones. He appreciated the company of friends and neighbors.

He fell asleep In Christ trusting in the assurance of the Christian faith August 14, 1917, aged 54 years, 8 months, and 29 days.

Besides the immediate family mentioned above he is survived by three sisters, viz: Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkwood and Mrs. Pirner of Pana, Illinois, and Mrs. Frank Letzler, of Osgood, Indiana: also one brother, Mr. Albert H. Miller, of Mattoon, Illinois, all of whom were present at the funeral except Mrs. Letzler, who was hindered by personal Illness. This company of bereaved ones, together with the unnumbered circle of friends comprising locai citizens, brother Iodge men, members of railroad fraternities, and fellow church men are all touched by a grief that is as deep as their love and respect for Brother Miller was genuine and for which we struggle in vain for words to give adequate expression.

There has gone from us one who possessed those sterling qualities of character which make good citizens, true and trusted friends, consecrated Christians and lives of tremendous influence for righteousness. With him all sufferings and trials are over. He has entered the home of the blest and we shall meet him “In the Sweet Bye and Bye,”

(The Southern Illinois Record, Aug 23, 1917)