October 8, 2011       

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Sam Miller Sr., 69, of Kelsey Creek Apartments, Superior Street, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.  

Born Aug. 30, 1942, the son of the late Ada and Lawson Peden Miller, Sr., Killen, Alabama, he attended schools in Alabama. He was drafted into the Army in 1960 where he served three years.

He married Leona Bergh on June 23, 1964, in Waukegan, Ill.  

Sam had many jobs in Watertown and on Fort Drum. His last job was being a cook at Samaritan Medical Center where he retired in 2006 due to his health.

Surviving besides his wife, Leona, are a son, Sam Jr., Glen Park; three daughters, Jeanette Scharf, Philadelphia, Deithra Miller, Watertown, and Kelly Smith, Watertown; two brothers, Kenneth and Lawson, Jr., Killen, Ala.; four sisters, Edna Gauntrey, Francis Nelson, Marie Hooks, and Elizabeth Ann; and six grandchildren. 

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Frank.

There is no service. Calling hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. 

Online condolences may be made at reedbenoit.com. 








Information provided by Reed & Benoit Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.