James Allen Miller, 72, of Benton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Cape Girardeau MO.

He was born on February 8, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, MO, to the late David Miller and Mary (Osborne) Miller. James was one of three children.

James went into the United States Air Force then transferred to the United States Army. James served honorably in the Army from 1968-1971 and went on to earn medals for National Defense Service, Parachute Badge, Vietnam Service Award, Vietnam Campaign Medal W/Device 60 and the Army Commendation Medal.

James after basic training had training in Code of Conduct, Basic Airborne, Geneva Convention, Military Justice, CBR Training, and Radio Operator where James specialized in. James was last ranked as an E4.

On December 8, 1972, in Peach Orchard, Missouri, James married Patricia Hatton Miller who survives of the home in Benton. The couple had 5 children, Tony (Renee) Miller, Charles (Paula) Reed, Gregory Miller, James (Kristen) Miller, Tawana (Jordan) Bain.
James was best known for being spontaneous, woodworking, gardening and teaching his children life lessons.

James is survived by his wife, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild,1 sister with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Miller.
Visitation will be Monday, February 28, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., at the Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston.

Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full Military Honors.