Maurice James "Tater" Miller

Maurice James “Tater” Miller, 95, a lifelong resident of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at MonHealth Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1929, in Morgantown, a son of the late Walker Hott Miller and Eleanor Laura Meligan. 

He was a 1948 graduate of Morgantown High School and a United States Army veteran, where he was a radar technician specializing in developing high speed radar. He was also the owner of Miller’s Laundromat and Tater Miller Sign Company. His love for the outdoors led him to take trips with his family to festivals and go on fishing trips. He became an avid runner and enjoyed doing marathons and 10 K races.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elsie Conner Miller, three sons; Lee (Kimberlee) Miller, of Fairmont, Ty (Christina) Miller, of Fairmont, and Shawn Miller, of Morgantown, grandchildren; Jacob Miller, Job Miller, Tysa Morris, and Kyra Miller, step grandson, Jason Burdette, and 7 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Jo Gainer.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Dering - Henson Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.

Caring services are being provided by Dering-Henson Funeral Home. 

Condolences online at www.dering-henson.com

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