Jeremy W. Miller

Jeremy W. Miller, 47, of Fairland, passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis after a courageous 12 ½ year battle with colorectal cancer.

He was born February 19, 1977, in Indianapolis, the son of Steven Charles “Chuck” and Kathleen “Kathy” (Smith) Miller.  On June 8, 2002, he married Angela Creech, and she survives.

In addition to Angela, Jeremy is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; children, Jacen Lands and fiance’, Molly Seed, Jaxson W. Miller and fiance’, Maia Harris, and Gracie Mae Miller, all of Fairland; sister, Tiffany Wilson and husband, Ed, of Fairland; grandchildren, Tycen Lands and one on the way, Tanner; nephew,  Steven Wilson; niece, Lorelei Wilson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Karla Creech of Greensburg; several uncles and aunts, including Bob and Peggy Miller; and a large extended loving family.

He was preceded in death by his father.

In 1995, Jeremy graduated from Triton Central High School where he was a member of the football team, marching band, jazz band, and FFA.

Jeremy was a lifelong farmer and loved working alongside his Dad and Jaxson in the fields where he grew up.  He was also the operations manager at Dubois Chemicals for the last seven years.

He had a strong passion to better his community and worked tirelessly over the years by serving first on the Triton Central School board, then on the Fairland Town Council for eight years each.  He was currently serving as the President of the Northwest Consolidated Sewer Board diligently working to bring municipal services to the area he loved.

Jeremy loved his family and cherished the time they spent together. He treasured cheering on his children at every sporting event they participated in and was exceedingly proud of every accomplishment they achieved.  He also leaves behind his vigilant canine companion Myles.

Jeremy was a member of Crossroad Community Church and was a firm believer in God and His Word.

Visitation will be from 10 am to 1 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Crossroad Community Church, 475 Progress Parkway, Shelbyville, Indiana.

Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, Saturday, at the church, with Pastor Andy Lee officiating.

Interment will be at London Cemetery in Shelby County.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory,  819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chuck and Jeremy Miller Scholarship Fund, in care of the Blue River Community Foundation, 54 W. Broadway St., Suite 1, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176