Paul E. Miller

Paul E. Miller, 81, of Oak Ridge, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 8.

He was born in Middlesboro, Ky., to parents Paul and Aileen Miller and moved to Knoxville at the age of six, where he attended Knoxville High School. He moved to Oak Ridge in 1954, where he worked for Union Carbide for 31 years before retiring in 1984.

He was a member of Central Baptist Church since 1955, where he served as a deacon for 60 years and served on different committees and especially enjoyed ministering to the elderly and home-bound. He was a member of the Adult and JJ choirs and is best remembered for calling individuals on their birthdays and singing “Happy Birthday.”

He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Faith Lodge No. 756 in Oak Ridge, where he served as master and secretary, and he als0 volunteered at MMC and the Hospitality House.

Paul enjoyed spending holidays and special occasions with his family and enjoyed traveling, hiking, and camping with his many friends.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nita Miller; three children, Debbie Miller of Smyrna, Ga., Darlene Shimkonis and husband Joe of Little River, S.C., and Mike Miller and wife Brenda of Lenoir City; brother, Warren Miller and wife Phyllis of Knoxville; four grandchildren, Brian Highers and wife Cheri of Lawrenceville, Ga., Shanda Steer and husband Tim of Acworth, Ga.; Kevin Levinsky of Spartenburg, S.C., and Michael Levinsky and wife Emily of Alpharetta, Ga.; five great-grandchildren, Caroline Steer, Charlotte Steer, Ashlyn Highers, Brendan Highers, and Beau Levinsky; step-granddaughter, Kristie Bryant and husband Carl; three step-grandsons, Tyler Bryant, Austin Bryant, and Clay Bryant; and nephew Danny Miller and his son, Charleston, Knoxville.

The family will receive friends Monday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, and the funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the church with Rev. Glenn Ellis officiating.

The Masonic graveside service will be Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

The family requests that memorials be in the form of donations to Central Baptist Church or the Hospitality House.

An online guest book may be signed at weatherfordmortuary.com.