James "Jim" Hammond Miller

Mr. James (Jim) Hammond Miller, 67, of Dalton passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Alton (Red) and Ruby Stafford Miller and was preceded in death by his brother Eddie Miller.

Jim is survived by his wife Imelda Carpio Miller of Dalton; daughters, Zyra Miller of Atlanta and Nicole Miller of Athens, GA; sister-in-law, Lisa P. Miller of Dalton; niece, Margaret Miller Richardson of Clayton, GA; nephew, Cleve Miller of Athens; great nieces, Ruby Richardson of Clayton and Parrish Miller of Athens.

He was a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in education from the University of West Georgia and his Specialist degree in education from Jacksonville State University in Alabama. He taught for 33 years in Murray and Whitfield counties. Jim touched many hearts through his passion for teaching and will continue to be remembered because of this. He had a deep love and commitment for his family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 1 until 3 PM in the atrium of Dalton First United Methodist Church.

The family requests that in honor of Jim Miller, a donation be made to the ALS Association for Lou Gehrig’s disease research and/or the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers. ALS Association: 5881 Glenridge Dr, #200, Atlanta, GA 30328. Alzheimer’s Association: 922 E Morris St, Dalton, GA 30721

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.

Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave. Dalton is in charge of arrangements.