David E. “Dave” Miller, 67, of Sherwood, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
In keeping with Dave’s wishes, he will be cremated and a gathering of family and friends will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2026 at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation, 1276 Tate Trail, Union City, MI.
Dave was born July 24, 1959, to John and Gladys (Williams) Miller in Coldwater, Michigan. He graduated from Tekonsha High School with the Class of 1978. November 30, 1979 he married Sarah Rafferty. The marriage ended in divorce after 16 years, and she survives.
Dave was a truck driver most of his life. His CB handle was “Hollywood”. He worked as a cattle hauler for Riedstra Dairy in Mendon. He enjoyed traveling to the Philippines and Thailand, hunting, and being outdoors. Dave was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Surviving Dave are his daughter, Lisa Miller of Coldwater; his son, Josh (Wendy) Hilyard of Quincy; his grandchildren, MaKenzie (Dylan) Edwards of Sherwood, Kaelyn (Skylar) Kees of Battle Creek, and Cameron Wilson of Battle Creek; his great grandchildren, Waylyn and Weston Kees; his brother, John (Char) Miller of Marshall; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Bertha Phelps.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or to the American Liver Foundation, online at: https://liverfoundation.org/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give/donate-now/ or by mail at: Charitable Giving, American Liver Foundation, PO Box 299, West Orange, NJ 0705.
Please visit www.lighthousefuneral.com to share memories, photos, and videos with the family.
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