Dr. Miller

Dr. Glen David Miller
A memorial service is scheduled at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2010 for Glen David Miller 71, who passed away Monday, November 15, 2010. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gorton Smith and Rev. Archie Echols officiating. A private family graveside service will be conducted at South Park Cemetery.
David was born in Carlsbad on February 13, 1939 to Keith Glen and Louise Lucas Miller. He was a 63 year resident of Roswell where he graduated from Roswell High in the class of 1957. David was an exceptional athlete. He played on the state championship football team of 1955. He also excelled at basketball. He went to Oklahoma State on a basketball scholarship, where he played for Henry Iba. After graduating in 1961, he attended Baylor College of Dentistry. It was in Dallas that he met the love of his life, Patricia Harper. They were married June 5, 1964. Following graduation in 1965, David returned to Roswell and practiced dentistry there for 36 years.
He is survived by his wife Patsy and 3 children and 5 grandchildren: Son Keith Glen Miller of Odenton, Maryland, daughters Amy Laidley and husband Kemp and children Laura Ann, Keaton David, and Macie Clare, Sally Villalpando and husband Abel and children Tres and Emma Kate. David is also survived by his brother in law William A. Harper and his wife Mary Martha of Dallas, nephews William A. Harper Jr. and his wife Connally and children Hadley and Hannah of Houston, and Benjamin Perkins Harper and his wife Beth Ann, and children Price and Abigail. Numerous cousins also survive him.
David was a member of the American Dental Association and International College of Dentistry. He served on the State Board of Dental Examiners and also served as president during the years of 19791988.
David Miller loved golf and played golf every day that ends in Y He was an outdoorsman, a pilot, and a wonderful dancer. But most importantly, he loved his family He loved his friends He loved his pets Those around him, always knew how much he cared for them. He lived a straight forward and authentic life. One marked with generosity and truth. His life has touched us deeply and his memory will always be treasured.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Service

Memorial Service

First United Methodist Church
200 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Roswell, NM  88201
Thursday, November 18, 2010
11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

200 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Roswell, NM  88201


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Roswell, NM  88201