Tim Miller
1951-04-12 2005-02-10Miller, Timothy Robert, 53, of O'Fallon, MO, formerly of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2005, at his home. Tim was born in St. Louis, MO and attended Riverview Gardens High School. He later attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he studied music. Hired by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in 1972 as a percussionist, he soon became the youngest principal player in the country. Tim performed with the Alabama Symphony for 23 years, most of that time as a principal percussionist and assistant principal timpanist. He performed many solos and has recorded several CDs. In 1994, Tim returned to St. Louis to become Vice-President of Associated Service Corporation, where he has been employed for the last 9 years. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at St. Charles Community College and Lindenwood University, where he received his MBA in 1997.
Tim is the son of Robert and Patricia Miller of O'Fallon, MO. Tim is survived by his wife, Leisa, and their children, Emma Caroline and Evan DeLay Miller of O'Fallon, MO. Tim is also survived by daughers Heather Miller, Jennifer Allgood and husband, Dr. Adam Allgood, and son, Jared Miller, all of Marietta, GA, brother Jack Miller of St. Peters, MO and sister Lynn Jezik of St. Peters, MO. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 20, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne, St. Charles, MO. The family requests that memorials be made to SSM Hospice or the National Brain Tumor Foundation in care of Alternative Funeral Services, #11 Droste Sq., St. Charles, MO 63301.
I’m Emma Caroline and Tim is my dad. He was, and still is, the best dad any girl could ask for. I am so proud to be his daughter. He is my hero. I have a year and a half left of college and if I accomplish half of what my dad did in my lifetime, I will consider myself extremely lucky. I love you Daddy and miss you everyday.
tribute by Emma Caroline MillerI knew Tim from 2nd grade on, and we always sat near each other because we were both "M's." All through elementary school, I had a front row seat to Tim and his cousin, Larry Simpson, smacking each other around. They were very entertaining! We had a lot of fun, like the time our 4th grade teacher, Miss Pittman, let the class mouse sit on her shoulder and it pooped on her sweater. I can still see Tim laughing. Tim and I also played together in orchestra, and he was a terrific percussionist. I was not surprised to hear that he became a professional musician. I saw Tim at the 20th reunion and we had a good talk about funding professional orchestras. He was clearly happy in his career and with his family. Timmy, you are missed.
tribute by Jill Maret FergusonI knew Tim ever since I was a Junior in High School. I remember Mike Busse, John Ranes and I went down to Birmingham, Alabama to see Tim play with the symphony when Doc Severson was there...absolutely unbelievable. There was a storm that night, but it didn't rain, which was good considering the concert was outdoors. But everytime Doc hit a high note lightning flashed across the sky. Tim was the head percussionist at that time for the symphony and I'll never forget him or that night. I still stay in touch with his family and his son, who plays the drums. He just made Jazz band at school. His wife Leisa commented that she was lucky to enjoy some great music with Tim and now with her boy Evan. He was a good father, a good son and a good friend. He is missed.
tribute by Steve MendozaTim passed away at age 54. A close friend of 38 years. His constant smile, great humor and story telling are truely missed. Tim was like a Brother to a group of fellow musicians from RGHS Concert Band, Marching Band and Stage Band. We had all stayed in touch over the years--getting together every few years and, in fact, visiting Tim just before he passed. My memories cover all of those 38 years and are all very special. I have lost a Brother and a True Friend. Tim is Deeply missed by his Family and Close Friends.
tribute by John Ranes