Jerome O'neal Miller
August 17, 1936 ~ February 22, 2020
Jerome O’neal Miller, 83 of Weirton, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home. Born August 17, 1936, in Weirton, he was a son of the late Harry and Monnie Wells Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jean Miller; brother Lyle Miller and sister Carena Jennessee.
Fiercely independent, Jerome moved his young family to Bettendorf, Iowa where he founded Miller Machine Products in 1966 and operated until 1984. He returned to Weirton in 1990 to own and operate Miller Steel Services until his retirement in 2005. Those who knew him appreciated his sense of humor and fairness. Jerome never met a stranger and was always the life of the party. He enjoyed hunting, golfing and was a regular at the Elks Club.
He is survived by his three sons, Daniel (Sandra) Miller of Imperial, PA, Thomas Miller of Mason, OH and Timothy (Joe Hernandez) Miller of Madison, WI; grandchildren Kyle, Caleb, Justin, Anna, Lane and Cameron Miller, and Ray Walker.
Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Rev. Kevin L. Bowers will officiate.
Interment will follow at Mount Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.
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Haven’t seen Jerry since Iowa 45 years ago….What a great, enjoyable guy who struck oil at the altar when he married Shirley…Jerry was always a joy to see with his big smile…Oftentimes, he would slowly get this mischievous little grin- that’s when you knew either trouble or fun were just around the corner….thanks to my good Weirton friend, Tom Sessi for alerting us to this sad news…Jerry Miller was one of a kind— just a super guy!
Sympathy to Dan, Tom, Tim, and all your families. He will be missed. When Shirley came to work at Command, we got an added bonus with Jerry. We could always count on him to tell a great joke and lots and lots of laughs. He was a terrific guy and I am privileged to have known him.
We missed Jerry and Shirley when they left Bettendorf and now to know they are both angels! Hard to see Jerry with wings 🤪 Our deepest sympathy to you boys and your families!! Jim Weerts Family
Thank you so much Mr. Weerts. They missed Bettendorf a lot and always treasured the years spent there.
Thanks so much Mr. Wolfe. We appreciate your kind words. I did get to spend some time with Tom at the funeral home.
Thanks Dixie. My Mom had so much fun and so many great memories of those years at Command. We appreciate your note and kind words.