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Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:59:20 PM
I'm posting this for my friends Pal and Gina. We have lost another great showmen.

Lionel Ambrose Miller
Born in Indianapolis IN on March 9th 1934
Died February 22nd 2015
Mother Opal Lena Brown
Father Lloyd Ambrose Miller

Lionel was the youngest of eight siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Barbara, and two daughters Gina and Cheryl. Lionel was preceded in death by his son, also named Lionel. Barbara and Lionel were married on New Years Eve and their grandson Ronnie followed suit and got married on New Years Eve also. Lionel and Barbara have eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend.

Lionel served his country proudly in the ARMY and was one of the select few to serve as a guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington VA. Lionel also had the honor to escort Mimi Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth. Lionel joined his brother's circus "The Paul A Miller Circus" which was the first combined circus and carnival. Lionel owned food and game concessions, traveling with Reithoffer Shows for over 30 years and serving as concession manager for about 9 of those years. Through the many years in his career, Lionel made numerous life long friends. He was always sharply dressed and a first class guy. Just to interject some of my own opinion, but when first meeting Lionel you have to be impressed by the man. His stature was impressive and his confidence would exude from his stride as he walked and his voice when he spoke. I'm a pretty big guy with good sized hands and a firm grip, but when Lionel would shake your hand, you knew he was shaking your hand.

As Lionel let go of his earthly bounds and raced towards the Heavens, the "Field of Greats" has narrowed by one. He will be loved, cherished and greatly missed by many. May God bless you and be with you always.

Service for Lionel A. Miller will be held 11 AM Thursday the 26th at Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals.
326 East Orange Ave. Eustis FL. 32726

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babyhughie1967
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 11:31:07 AM
Two great showman gone in less than a week. My prayers to his family.
alconverse1
Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:40:39 AM
He was a great person and friend. I will miss him
alconverse1
Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:42:07 AM
He was a great person and friend I will miss him