Richard Wayne Miller

Richard Wayne Miller, 72, lifelong Shelby County resident, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home.

He was born May 30, 1952, in Shelbyville, the son of Wayne Alvin Miller and Dorothy Lucile (Boilanger) Miller.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Cherissia Miller and significant other, Charles Hawkins, of Fairland, and Crystal Jones of Franklin; sisters, Linda Perkinson and husband, Mike, of Boggstown, and Nancy Miller of Inman, South Carolina; brother, Howard Miller and wife, Lisa, of Boggstown; grandchildren, Crysta Marie Mason, Zoe Renee Jones and Nicholas Steven Allman; great-grandchildren, Liam Raphael Mason and Ember Celestine Fisher; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In 1970, Richard graduated from Triton Central High School. He attended agricultural courses at Purdue University.

Richard farmed most of his life. He was also an entrepreneur and had a vending business and invested in real estate.

He enjoyed racing stock cars and trucks. Richard was an avid NASCAR fan. He traveled all over the United States to attend races.

Richard loved animals.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will be at 10 am, Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Triton Central FFA, in care of Triton Central High School, 4774 W 600 N, Fairland, Indiana 46126.

Online condolences may be shared with Richard’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.