William Keith Miller, 59, of Waycross, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.
Born in Blackshear, December 11, 1965, he grew up in Jacksonville, FL but spent most of his adult years in Pierce County before moving to Ware County four years ago. He was a 1983 graduate of Fletcher High School in Jacksonville and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served for four years. He worked in construction
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prior to going to work in the pipefitting business (local 177 in Brunswick). He was currently the head of maintenance for WW Gay Mechanical Contractors. In his free time, he had enjoyed playing pool and golfing. He was a big Georgia Bulldog fan and also loved to watch the Atlanta Falcons. He enjoyed going on cruises with his wife, Donna, and their best friends, Al and Bevan Dixon and making some wonderful memories. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Blalock Miller.
Survivors include his wife of almost 11 years, Donna Strickland Miller, Waycross; his daughter, Amber Brown, St. Johns, FL; his son, William Chase Miller, Blackshear; his bonus daughter, Tanya (Dane) Lloyd, Hortense; his father, Ralph Miller, Blackshear; two brothers, Chuck (Shannon) Miller and Wade (Dawn) Miller all of Blackshear; his granddaughter, Lacy Brown; nieces, Kyler (Matt) Miller, Claire Miller and Amanda (Ryan) Rowland; a great-niece whom he adored, Maggie Lynn Rowland; two great-nephews, Carter Knowell and Gauge Rumfelt; his mother-in-law, Oveta Martin, Fernandina Beach; his brother-in-law, Andy Strickland, Fernandina Beach and several other relatives and friends.
A celebration of his life was held from 10 a.m.noon today, Wednesday, October 29.
Military honors were conducted by the U.S. Marines Honors Detail.
Memorialization was by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was honored to serve the Miller family during this time.
