Blaine Miller

***The family strongly suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Blaine’s memory to: Texas Baptist Men at https://tbmtx.kindful.com/ or to Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund at 1717 N. Frances, Terrell, 7510 or at https://www.ebcterrell.org/give. *** Blaine Miller, longtime and well-known resident of Terrell, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023 at his home with family at his side. Blaine was born October 24, 1936, in Pauls Valley, OK to Bob and Mozelle (Wilson) Miller. He was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior as well as his parents, and his brother, Herb Miller. Blaine entered into the military service in June, 1956 while in Wichita Falls, TX. During his service to our country, he met a beautiful lady named Sallee Driskill and on April 21, 1958, he and Sallee were married. Their devotion to each other was always plain to see by all who met and knew them. Blaine’s military service spanned almost 4 decades, and he retired from the Army and Army National Guard with service credit in ROTC, US Army, Army Reserves, and the Army National Guard. He and Sallee moved to Terrell, Texas in 1963 for Blaine’s military assignment to the newly formed US Army Nike Missile base. Blaine’s service, as a Cold War Veteran with the Nike Missile program was a highlight and defining part of his life and accomplishments. Blaine and Sallee formed lifelong Friendships. In Terrell, Blaine and Sallee raised their two children, Mark, and Sara, in a small town that mirrored the solid values and foundation of faith that were hallmarks of Blaine’s character. He began a 24-year career as a teacher with children and adolescents at Terrell State Hospital, a position that enabled Blaine to make a positive impact in so many young lives until his retirement from TSH. Blaine completed his professional career with the American Red Cross in Terrell. After retirement, Blaine continued to have a servant’s heart for others volunteering at many community groups including Kaufman County Community Theatre for 18 years and, more recently, with E! Terrell. He also was a tireless volunteer with several disaster response organizations such as Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management, the American Red Cross and National Guard Assn. of Texas. With the Red Cross, he responded to 32 American Red Cross Disasters in Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Florida for a total of 385 days of assignments from 1994 to 2008. Since 2011, he has served with the Texas Baptist men on both the Chain saw team and the Feeding Unit for 5 major assignments in Texas Alabama, and Louisiana. Blaine was also a longtime and active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. When at home, he and Sallee served at the church and his devotion to serving the Lord and others was always evident in the many ministries they helped with. A man who valued relationships with his loved ones and his friends. Blaine will be forever remembered and always loved. Blaine leaves his memory to be cherished forever by his beloved wife of over 65 years, Sallee Miller; children: Mark Miller and wife, Robin, of Knoxville, TN and Sara Longmore of Grapevine, TX as well as other extended family members, many students, his church family, and a host of friends, each of whom will miss him greatly. A private inurnment will take place at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX at a later date and the family strongly suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Blaine’s memory to: Texas Baptist Men at https://tbmtx.kindful.com/ Or the Emmanuel Baptist Church 1717 North Frances, Terrell, Texas, 75160 also at https://www.ebcterrell.org/give.

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Blaine Miller

October 24, 1936 - October 17, 2023