Lester “Scoopy” Miller, 76, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born September 18, 1946 in Lancaster. He was the son of the late James Dalton Miller Jr and Gertrude Hancock Miller. His nickname Scoopy was given by his grandmother.
Over the years Scoopy coached youth baseball and football. He spent many years volunteering with the Lancaster High School football team. He enjoyed fishing, but most of all he loved attending church services at his home church, Liberty FWB.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Dalton Miller Jr and Gertrude Hancock Miller, and two brothers, Rev. Jimmy Miller III and Wayne Miller.
Scoopy is survived by his wife Bonnie Miller of 49 years, a son Michael and his wife Crystal, two grandchildren Michael Tyler Miller and Jacie Miller, and his beloved great granddaughter Winsleigh Williams, all of Lancaster. Scoopy is also survived by a brother, Danny Miller and his wife Jennifer of Spokane, Washington and a handful of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service conducted by Rev. Tim Larimore will be held on Monday November 14, 2022, 11:00 am at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Lancaster, SC. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Toys for Tots or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.