Horton W. Miller

January 21, 1941 - July 9, 2020

Horton W. Miller, 79, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was born January 21, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 to Frank and Kathleen Whittaker Miller. He and Carol Jarvis were married June 22, 1963 in Saint Louis, Missouri. He worked for Dow/Elanco for 30 years. He coached little league baseball and enjoyed playing golf. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and elder and served on several committees. He was a dedicated husband for 57 years and a loving father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Carol Miller of Cape Girardeau; two sons, Horton "Skip" (Kristin) Miller Jr. of Collierville, Tennessee and Randy (Laura) Miller of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two sisters, Mary Hill of Woodstock, Illinois and Matilda (John) Farquhar of Round Rock, Texas; and four grandchildren, Kara Miller, Courtney Miller, Drew Miller and Katie Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Frank Miller. A private graveside service will be held at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. In lieu of flowers or plants, if you feel compelled please make donations to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.