Obituary of Roosevelt F. Miller

Kinder, LA – A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:00 am at Reed Funeral Home in Kinder, LA for Roosevelt “Roos” Miller, 84, who died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side. Reverend Steve Haymon, Reverend A.A. Haymon, and Reverend Kevin Willis will be officiating. Interment will be in Jessie Johnson Cemetery in Kinder, LA. Visitation will begin Friday, April 30, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and continue Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 8:00 am until the time of service. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon Miller, of Kinder, LA; 3 children, Kathy Reeves and husband, Mann, of Kinder, LA, Dale Miller and wife, Teresa, of Baton Rouge, LA, Richard Miller and wife, Sharon, of Kinder; 3 step – children Shelia Mulligan of Albuquerque, NM, Lesa Tippett and husband, Don, of Buna, TX, Frank Peterson and wife, Roxanne, of Kountz, TX; 3 siblings, Leanna Kidder, Irene Doucet, Frances “Tib” Miller and wife, Ora Mae, of Lawtell, LA; 18 grandchildren, and 15 great – grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Jeanette Roy Miller, daughter, Alisa Miller Marcantel, parents, John Jr., and Ella Marie Savoie Miller, sister Anna Jane Fontenot, and brothers Lloyd Paul, Joseph “Joe”, Horace James, and George Miller. Roos was raised in the small town of Lawtell, LA. His early years were spent in the field raising crop and livestock. From the age of 25 – 65, he carried out his career as a shop foreman and service manager for John Deere. He married Jeanette Roy Miller, with whom he had his four children. He was an active member in Kingsfarm United Pentecostal Church. He loved to deer hunt, fish, and work in his garden and shop. He found pride in buying and restoring antique cars – His favorite being the 1931 Model A. He wore many hats; he was a mechanic, carpenter, electrician, builder, repairman, and musician. He could do it all. Roos was a family man. Better known as Daddy, Papaw, Grandpaw, and Poppa Roos he never batted an eye at the opportunity to spend time with family. He was the best husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand father. He enjoyed spending his afternoons drinking coffee with his long-time best friend, Larry Holeman and daughter Kathy Reeves. After the passing of his first wife, Jeanette, he met and married Sharon. She filled his final 14 years of life with adventure, travel, and true love. She kept him well – fed and was an excellent caregiver through the end. Roos will be remembered by family and friends for his faith in God, his work ethic and constant willingness to help others. He never met a stranger. His contagious laugh, smile, big personality with a big kind heart to match, and bright smile are irreplaceable. We will forever miss the sound of his voice and his Cajun accent. The family would like to give thanks to his caregivers: CNAs, Veronica and Melissa; nurses, Nichole, Brandy, Linzy, Carla, and Anna; social worker, Vicky; Chaplains Greg Willis and Don; Brighton Bridge Hospice and Dr. Matthew Courville. Condolences may be made to the family at reedfuneralhomeofkinder.com.