Avery L. Miller, 67, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born December 22, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Clarence and Leona (Pigott) Miller.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Allen Miller.

Avery served his country in the United States Army.

He worked as a crane operator for Howard Bowers Local 18 for 23 years.

Avery is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Gibson) Miller; sons, Michael (Chasity) Miller and Brian Miller; daughter, Tina Sandy; sisters, Connie (James) McKinney, Sheila (Dave) Beadnell, and Janet (Matt) Beadnell; grandchildren, Nicholas Keeper, Christopher Keeper, Tory Miller, Steven Miller, Brennon Miller, Lauren Ravoria, Blake Miller, Dakota Byron, and Blaine Sandy; and great-grandchildren, Michael Miller, Emmi Keeper, and Aubri Keeper.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 W. Main St., Richmond where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM.

Entombment will follow at Ft. Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Valley Hospice for their care and kindness.

Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com

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