David Earl Miller 69 of Liberty, Texas slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, September 9th 2016 at Houston San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown. He was surrounded by his loving family in his last hours.

David was born on May 9, 1947 to parents Earl Miller and Emma Dean Miller Woods. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Beverly Williamson. He is survived by his partner and special friend Sharron Farris, brother Ricky “Woody” Woods, children Jerre' Miller Delaney and husband Lindsay, Michelle Miller Fatheree and husband Michael 'Sandy', Angela Miller Parrish and husband Cody, and mother of his children Judy McCarty.

Grandchildren Kara Meche Spear, Kaci Meche Rhine, Austin Fatheree, Jaden Parrish, Jacee Parrish and great granddaughter Ellie Rhine. Nephew Wade Williamson, Nieces Debbie and Laurie Williamson, Darby Woods Smart and husband Nate. Along with multiple nieces and nephews.

David served in the US Army being stationed in Korea. David loved to fly and was an accomplished pilot with single, multi engine, instrument and commercial ratings. He was well known for his cooking skills and was a part of the first Barbeque contest sponsored by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 1976. He served as Chairman for Liberty County Area Go Texan Committee. He was a member of Liberty Elks Lodge #2019 for many years. He participated in many barbeque contest and fund raisers for several decades. David was a lifelong resident of Liberty where he worked in sales in the oil industry for Ward McCarty Inc. He will be missed by many.

In Lieu of flowers it has been requested that memorial contributions be made to Liberty Elks Lodge # 2019 650 Wallisville Rd. Liberty, Texas 77575.

There will be a service to commemorate his life on Tuesday September 13, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at Faith & Family Funeral Services. The family will be receiving friends also on Tuesday starting at 5:00 P.M. until time of service.