James Allen Miller

February 1, 1934 - November 4, 2020

James A. Miller, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2020 at his home in Augusta, Arkansas, at the age of 86. He is survived by his two sons, Stewart A. Miller and Jennifer Lee Miller of Stuttgart, and Brian S. Miller and Donna Jean Miller of North Charleston, South Carolina. He is also survived by his six grandchildren: Ethan Miller, Jacob Miller, Christopher Breece, Joshua Breece, Samuel Breece, and Rebekah Breece. James A. Miller was born on February 1, 1934 in Gregory, Arkansas to Thomas A. and Pearl Smith Miller. He graduated from Augusta High School in 1952, Arkansas State College in 1956, and received a Master’s Degree in Animal Husbandry from Oklahoma State University in 1958. In 1956, he married Jane Urie, and in 1960 they moved back to Augusta, where he farmed and then worked for White River Rural Health. He served as treasurer for the City of Augusta for several years, and also prepared taxes and kept books for many local residents. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and served in the Arkansas National Guard. The family will receive visitors on Friday, November 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Powell Funeral Home in Augusta. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 7, at 10:00 am, at the Augusta Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the First Baptist Church of Augusta, or to an organization of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Woodruff County. www.powellfuneralhome.net.