Mr. Ronald K. Miller

Ronald Keith Miller was born on January 8, 1934 in Iola, Kansas to Thomas Miller and Velda (Anderson) Miller. He was the youngest of three boys. His brothers Thomas (Elaine) and Charles, as well his parents, a niece Karen, a great niece La’Cletia, and her baby Lailah, preceded him in death. He attended elementary school in Iola, KS before the family moved to Kansas City where he attended school in the Kansas City Missouri School District, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. Ronald often spoke of his high school years and the teachers he admired. He had a gift for woodworking and gave accolades to Mr. Anderson, who taught him the craft with such precision that Ronald had his own woodshop, and continued to make beautiful items and gifts that he shared with family and friends. After high school Ronald attended Pittsburgh State University on an academic scholarship. He later was drafted into the US Army and served four years for our country. Ronald had two children, Thomas Christopher Miller and Erika Lynn Miller, from a marriage prior to his marriage to Macy Gunnels on November 12, 1971. To this union one son was born, Jason Keith Miller. Ronald accepted Christ at an early and continued to read and study the bible throughout his life, he read the bible from front to back two times. He was a member of the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Earl Abel and also under the leadership of Rev. Leonard Butler. Ronald held several positions during his working years. He was employed at Bendix Federal Agency; he was a Real Estate salesman, broker, and appraiser. His position as an appraiser required him to serve as an ombudsman in disputes pertaining to property. Ronald served many years as a clerk for the US Postal Service before retiring in 1990. Ronald also served the community in several capacities. He had a brilliant mind and was a real leader. He wrote a book titled, “Advanced Financial Problem Solving Made Easy”, designed to assist with problem solving using the HP-12C Calculator. He served as adjunct professor for the University of Missouri Kansas City and Metropolitan Community Colleges using his book as the text. Ronald founded “Seniors Making a Difference” which provided the senior community solutions for concerns in their everyday living. Periodic workshops were presented to address these problems. Ronald was well-read. He kept up with all the news and what was happening in his community and the world. He took leadership and served in several community organizations to fulfill his great interest in making the world a better place for his people. Ronald loved sports and actively participated during his youth. He played baseball in the army and continued after his military service. He was a personal friend of several players on the historic KC Monarchs Negro Baseball team. Ronald received awards and commendations for his baseball skills, including a Commemorative baseball bat from the National Baseball Hall of Fame on August 5, 2001. Ronald K. Miller passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at K.C. Hospice. Left to mourn: his wife of fifty-three years, Macy Gunnels Miller; three children, Thomas Christopher Miller of Las Vegas, Erika Lynn Miller of Kansas City, MO, and Jason Keith Miller of Kansas City, MO; ten grandchildren, Thomas Ramey, Calvin Faison, Casious Miller, Julian Rodriguez, Jasmine Rodriguez, Tiara Miller, Kevin Miller, Timothy Boykin, L.A. Coleman, II, and Lawrence Coleman; eight great- grandchildren. Ronald also leaves one brother-in-law; Willie Gunnels; five sisters-in- law; Sally Miller, LaVerne Gunnels, Christine Pouncil, Gladys Burtin (Frederick), and Ester Jackson; and many other nephews, nieces, family and friends. Funeral services Sunday, July 21, 2024, 2:00pm at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Interment Monday, July 22, 2024, Leavenworth National Cemetery, LNVKS. Visitation Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm at the chapel. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. Livestream link https://www.facebook.com/events/8625556223929522

Mr. Ronald K. Miller

January 8, 1934 - July 12, 2024