| Obit For | George Franklin Miller |
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| Headline | COUNTY TREASURER DIES AFTER SERVING 4 MONTHS - FUNERAL WEDNESDAY First County Official to Die in Office Since 1922. Large Crowd Attends Funeral |
| Text | County Treasurer G. F. Miller died at 11:20 o’clock Tuesday morning, March 1, at the Barry County Hospital, in Cassville. He was taken suddenly and seriously ill while at his office in the courthouse two weeks or more ago. Later in the day he was taken to his home southwest of Cassville. His condition did not improve and after a few days he was brought to the hospital for an operation. The operation revealed an intestinal condition of the most critical nature, and from that time there was little hope for his recovery. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, March 2, at he Baptist church in Exeter. An immense crowd attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Chas Vanzandt of Exeter, and Rev. C. F. Siler of Cassville. A quartet composed of J. L. Riddick, W.C. Blythe, Rev. H. V. Leslie, and Rev. Arch Gibson, with Mrs. Troy Wilson at the Piano furnished the music. The county officials attended the services as a body. Burial was in the Maplewood cemetery at Exeter, W.D. Koon undertakers in charge. George Frank Miller was born Feb. 25, 1895, near Templeton, Tex., He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Mead Miller. When a small boy his mother died. Later Mr. Miller and his two sons, Frank and brother, came to Barry County. Frank had lived in this county since, his father and brother returning to Texas. He was married April 15, 1915 to Miss Lois Arnold, who with their three sons survives him. He is also survived by his father, one brother, two half-brothers and two half-sisters, and step-mother. He was converted when 14 years old and united with the Baptist church. Mr. Miller was a successful farmer on Washburn Prairie. He had taken an active interest in community and county affairs and was held in highest regard by a wide circle of friends. He was a congenial, upright citizen, a man of strict integrity, and a man whom everybody enjoyed meeting, on account of his pleasant, optimistic nature. His heath failed him a few years ago, but during the past year he seemed to be regaining his health. On Sept. 6, last, the law restoring the office of County Treasurer went into effect, and soon thereafter Governor Stark appointed Mr. Miller as Treasurer of this county. He had served only a few months, but was making an excellent officer. Those who had business at the Treasurer’s office were well pleased and appreciated the way he handled the business of his office. Research Note: Death Cert. # 5952 Name: George Franklin Miller Born: Feb. 25, 1895, Pendleton, TX Parents: Mead S. and Bertha (Peen) Miller Died: March 1, 1938, Barry County Hospital, Cassville, Barry Co., MO Burial Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | March 3, 1938 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Barbara Erwin |
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