Noel Thomas Miller Jr.

Noel Thomas Miller Jr., 58, died after a valiant battle with cancer.

He was born August 3, 1956, in Van Wert, the son of Nancy Jane (Carson) Miller, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Dr. Noel Thomas Miller.

Other survivors include three children, Joshua Keith (Tami) Miller of Kendallville, Indiana, Noel Thomas (Stacy) Miller III of Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, and Cherish Marie May of St. Marys; a stepson, Jerrid (Angela) Taylor of Van Wert; three sisters, Terry Ann Johnson of Mint Hill, North Carolina, Tammy (Larry) Kuperus of Freeport, Michigan, and Trina (Michael) Louth of Van Wert; five grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his soul mate, Barb Miller of Convoy.

A brother, Tracy; and two nephews, also preceded him in death.

Private family funeral services will be conducted.

Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Preferred memorials: Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Online condolences may be left at www.alspachgearhart.com.