Tiny Miller, Jr., affectionately called "Miller" or "Junior" by most, was born in Conroe, Texas on August 10th, 1939. He completed his elementary and secondary education and soon after entered into the United States Army where he served his country for 10 years (including two tours during the Vietnam War). Upon his discharge in 1972, he moved to Houston and started a family. In 1978 he met and married his second wife, Mala Benson. They had one child, Annette Marie Miller, in June of 1980. After separating in 2001, Ms. Shirley Thomas entered into his life. He spent his later years enjoying his westerns, his gun collection, and the love of Ms. Shirley Thomas. She was not only his friend, but also his source of compassion and unselfish love.
He was preceded in death by his father William C. Pierson, Sr. and leaves to cherish his memory his mother Katherine Morgan; 2nd wife Mala Miller; 2 daughters: Annette Miller and Tanya Tickron & husband Lonzell; son Broderick Miller; sister Jacqueline Gaines & husband Harold; brother William C. Pierson, Jr.; 2 uncles: Carvin Pierson & wife Rachel and Christopher Pierson; 2 aunts: Jessie Dewalt and May Rhodes & husband Joe; companion Shirley Thomas; 2 grandchildren: Ashley Tickron and Lonzell Tickron, III; 1 great-grandson Elijah Tickron; as well as countless other brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.
Military Honor Services were held at 130:30 A.M. on Friday, June 19th, 2009, in the VA Chapel at the Houston National Cemetery located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, phone 281-447-8686. Military Honors were rendered by the V.F.W. District #4 Ceremonial Detail. Miller was laid to rest at the Houston National Cemetery in Columbarium C-12, Niche B-13 .
Tiny will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Acknowledgement
When it seemed that our loss was too great to bear, we looked up and saw our friends there. For too many times when our loved ones are gone, we need more than a shoulder to lean on. While our eyes were filled with tears, you were there to hold us near. While our faces were full of grief, God blessed you with words of relief. Your word of comfort flowed like rain showers; you comforted us even more with your food and flowers. So we, the family truly want to say, "Thank God for friends like you. Thank you for your support on Miller's Homecoming Day."A special thanks to Gregory, Melonie and Angie Thomas for the love and care that you showed Miller over the years.
