Obituary

Robert Russell Miller

December 26, 1944 - January 6, 2026

Robert Russell Miller, age 81 and a resident of Mount Hermon, passed away early Tuesday morning January 6, 2026 at his daughter’s home. Russell served his country during the Vietnam War from 1962 until 1968 and was stationed in countries around the globe, including Japan, Okinawa, Greece and Germany. Following his discharge, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from Southeastern Louisiana University and then worked for a time at the LSU Department of Entomology, studying and developing row crops for agriculture. Russell later returned to Mount Hermon and began a long career as a dairyman, where he always enjoyed milking and taking care of his cows. After getting out of the dairy business, he worked as a truck driver for Winn-Dixie for 10 years, where he met many good friends, before retiring. Earlier in life, he enjoyed rabbit and squirrel hunting and had a set of beagles and Walker hound dogs that he loved to run. Russell loved listening to his favorite country music records and he could play the guitar, steel guitar, harmonica and other instruments. Many years ago, he taught his children how to play the guitar, something they were always thankful of. Recently, Russell enjoyed watching his favorite cooking TV shows and reading his Bible. He was proud to have read the Bible fully through 12 times in his life and he had a special place in his heart for his pet dogs

Survived by: 2 Daughters and a Son in law: Julie Miller, Rebekah and Cory Falgout all of Mt. Hermon; Son and Daughter in law: Jason and Fame Miller of Mt. Hermon; Grandchildren and Spouses: Jacob Singley, Katelyn and Hayden Cotton, Alyssa and Laney Sullivan, Keely and Jim Turner, Brooklyn Falgout, Jaslyn Miller, Faith Miller, Jett Falgout; Great-grandchildren: Tucker Cotton, Maverick Singley, Adelyn Sullivan, James Turner and a soon expected great-grandchild; Sister: Bobbie Nell Coyle of Franklinton; Special Friend: Charles Pal; Friend and Loyal Helper: Jordan of Folsom; Also numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert B. Miller and Melba O’Bryant Miller, sister and brother in law Hilda Jean and Donald Duncan and other family members.

A graveside funeral service will be held in the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 pm Sunday January 11th with Rev. Lenard Smith officiating. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 24 in Bogalusa.

Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton is in charge of arrangements.