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[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E766-E767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF JIMMY E. MILLER
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HON. BRIAN BABIN
of texas
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Jimmy E.
Miller, a lifelong native of Jasper, Texas and faithful servant to his
community.
Jimmy was born on November 3, 1964, to Will and Dianne Miller in
Jasper, Texas. Growing up, Jimmy worked at his father's family owned
store, ``Miller's Grocery Bait and Tackle.'' It was at his father's
bait and tackle shop that he learned the value of community as well as
his desire to help others and exhibit the compassionate love of God.
Later in his adult life, Jimmy served the residents of Jasper's
precinct 2 for 20 years as a member of the Road and Bridge crew. He
worked for three different commissioners during his tenure and went
about his job with dignity and kindness, just as he lived his life. He
worked on dump trucks, front end loaders, and on maintainers fixing
roads--always building relationships with those he encountered.
On April 3, 1993, Jimmy married the love of his life, Druscilla
Rogers. For the last 27 years, they shared a wonderful life together,
packed full of cherished memories and more love than one could imagine.
The couple had and raised one child, Will Miller of Jasper. Druscilla
and Jimmy both possessed a compassionate love for helping others, and
that was felt by all whom they encountered.
In 2018, Jimmy was elected Justice of the Peace (JP) for precinct 2
of Jasper County. While serving as JP, Jimmy found his greatest and
final podium to do the Lord's work. From praying with bereaved family
members at an inquest to having long talks with community members
sitting across the desk from him, Jimmy was so proud to serve and
assist his community. On many occasions he could be heard to say, ``I
have the best job ever. I get to help people and tell them about
Jesus.''
Jimmy was also committed to serving the young people of his
community. He and his wife, Druscilla, founded the Jasper County 4-H
shooting sports program and used the roping pen behind their house as
the county's own practice arena. The pair devoted countless hours to
the growth and development of multiple Jasper County 4-H programs,
where Jimmy served as the chairman of the goat-show and on the buyers
committee for the Jasper County Junior Livestock Association. He also
faithfully organized and oversaw the mutton bustin portion of the
Jasper Lions Club Rodeo for the last 10 years.
As a compassionate follower of Christ, Jimmy was one of the founding
members of the Jasper County Cowboy Church and served as trustee, team
leader, and arena director for the worship center. Jimmy felt that it
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was his calling to serve God in whatever capacity He allowed, and spent
innumerable hours witnessing to those he met at church, at his father's
bait and tackle shop, during rodeos and 4-H meetings, and most
recently, to the nurses at the hospital where he spent his final days.
Jimmy was considered by many as a gentle giant who never met a stranger
and exuded a sense of compassion, understanding, and pure love to all.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his father, Will Miller. He is survived
by his mother and step-father, Dianne and Bobby Glover of Jasper; wife,
Druscilla Miller of Jasper; one son, Will Miller and Kayla Tierney of
Lufkin; two sisters, Delores Warner and husband Gary of Jasper and Amie
Smith and husband Trey of Orangefield and mother-in-law, Ann Rogers of
Jasper.
Madam Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Jimmy E. Miller, for his
many years of faithful service to his community. My thoughts and
prayers remain with his family and friends during this difficult time.
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