Richard L. Miller, 66, of Oneida

ONEIDA » Richard L. Miller, 66, of South Willow Street , passed away Nov. 2, 2017. Hewas born June 15, 1951 in Oneida, N.Y., a son of Leo and Helen Vreeland Miller and was a 1969 graduate of Canastota High School. Rick was a fun loving, quick witted and cleverly sarcastic personality. Music played an integral part in Rick’s life. He worked with the Moss Back Mule Band as their front sound engineer for many years. For a span of over 20 years he was a sales representative for the Nye Ford dealerships in both Oneida and Alaska. He returned to the music/entertainment industry just over 15 years ago working for the JANCO, Ltd, a specialized transportation company for the music and entertainment industry thus incorporating his love for music into his career.

A loving father, grandfather, nephew, cousin and friend, he is survived by his daughter, Denyel Miller, Pittsburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Ariel and Trent Leabo and Cole Morgan, Camden, N.Y.; a brother, Scott and Marlayne Miller, Oneida; an aunt, Marilyn Miller, Camden, N.Y. and three cousins, Jeff and Christine Baker, Atlanta, Ga., Sheril Bloss and Tom Baker, both of Oneida, N.Y. He was previously married to the former Yvonne Gerow.

A Celebration of Life will be held 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 from the Abundant Life Community Church, Camden, N.Y with a calling hour to be held prior to the service at the church, 86 Mexico St. As an additional tribute to Rick, the Moss Back Mule Band will be playing at the Goodlife Tavern at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the gofundme account in memory of Rick Miller which can be found on Facebook. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Inc., Camden, N.Y. You may view obituary and send a message of condolence online at www.larobardierefuneralhome.com