Franklin Miller

August 26, 1927 - March 28, 2017

Franklin Miller, age 89, of Filion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe, after a long battle with declining health. Franklin was born on August 26, 1927 in Grindstone City, son of the late John and Amelia (Itchue) Miller. He married Eileen Deacons on August 12, 1950. Franklin had a varied career as a farmer, carpenter, Hercules employee and built his own Enterprise to support the family he loved so dearly. He was a hardworking, devoted family man who loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid collector and had stories to tell as he loved to visit with friends and family. He loved being in Florida, going to casinos, listening to country music and had a smile that was contagious to all. Franklin is survived by: His wife of 66 years, Eileen Miller of Filion. 1 Son-Larry (Laurie) Miller of Harbor Beach. 2 Daughters-Charlene Hundersmarck of Bad Axe and Renee Cochrane of Filion. 10 Grandchildren-Autumn (Steve) Howard, Wayne Cochrane, James Cochrane, Charles Hundersmarck, Justin (Becky) Miller, David Miller, Larissa Miller, Emelia Miller, David LeMaster, Dawn (Wally) Foster, Jaime Page. Several Great-grandchildren. One Daughter-in-law- Judy Miller of Pinnebog. 4 Sisters-in-law-Nancy Deacons, Joyce Gusa, Mary Deacons and Eleanor Miller. Franklin was predeceased by: Son- LeRoy Miller Brother-John Miller Granddaughter-Samantha Miller Great-grandson-Donavin Cochrane In-laws-Clarence Pratt, Helen Pratt Rines, Donna and Chuck Eddy, Howard Deacons and Eugene Deacons. A memorial service will be offered on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home on Friday from 11 am until the service time at 1:00 pm.