Rudolph Roman Miller Jr., 99, passed away Aug. 9, 2024, at Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Crossville.
He was born Jan. 24, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rudolph Roman Miller Sr. and Zofia Dembowski Miller.
Rudy was drafted into the United States Army, on June 23, 1943, serving in World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his actions in Althorn, France. Rudy volunteered to enter an enemy minefield under heavy mortar and small arms fire to help evacuate several wounded men; there he lost his leg. After his service to our country, Rudy went on to get a Bachelor of Fine Art at Maryland Institute College of Art, in Baltimore, Maryland. He continued to use his artist training for many years. Rudy owned and operated Indian Head Sportsman’s Den, in Indian Head, Maryland, for over 50 years. Rudy was a man of many talents. He was a loving husband, father, and friend leaving a legacy to be remembered forever.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Cummings Miller; daughters, Sharnel Smith-Bhatti, Robin Holmes; sons, Tomas Gunn, Brian Miller; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Aug. 31, 2024, at Frasier’s Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the Frasier’s Chapel Cemetery Fund, 536 Butts Bridge Rd., Sparta, Tennessee 38583, or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.
Thurman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
