Orbie Jerrel Miller of Russellville, AL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 26th at his residence surrounded by family. He was married to Janice Hood Miller for 61 years. They had two daughters, Tina Miller Copeland and Tracey Miller Cook.
He was born in Lawrence County, AL but he spent most of his life as a resident of the Oak Grove Community in Franklin County. He was a hard worker and farmed his whole life. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and spending time with them, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents David Clarence “D.C.” and Alma Pearce Miller, and baby sister Fayrene Miller.
He is survived by his wife Janice Hood Miller, daughters, Tina Copeland (Marvin), Tracey Cook (Barry), grandchildren, Keisha DeMartin (Todd), Kyle Copland (Amanda), Hope Cook, Faith Cook, great grandchildren, Clayton DeMartin, Caitlyn DeMartin, Mallie DeMartin, Miller Copeland, brother, Linden Miller, and a host of nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, @ Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be in the chapel at 12:00 noon with Vernon Hood, Barry Cook, Bro. Kyle Copeland, and Bro. Delmer Duboise speaking at his service. Pallbearers will be Todd DeMartin, Clayton DeMartin, Shannon Phifer, Darron Hood, J. D. Phifer, Crawford Saylor and honorary pallbearer, Miller Copeland.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of North Alabama and a special thanks to Kendra England, Gretta Boutwell, Brittani Moody and Hope Harper. We also want to thank all the doctors and nurses that have been a part of his healthcare.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To leave private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.
