JEFFREY EVANS MILLER

Jeffrey Evans Miller, 72, of Missoula MT and Las Vegas NV, passed away in Sierra Leone, West Africa on November 13, 2022 after a short, sudden illness.

Jeff, born in Texas and raised in Missoula, enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 and served tours of duty in both Vietnam and state side. Jeff also served as a volunteer for the National Disaster Medical Service as a Logistics Officer from 2011 to 2019. At 50 years of age he earned a pilot license and flew his airplane for more than 20 years, sharing his love of flying and airplanes with many people.

Jeff was an extraordinary musician, sharing his knowledge and love of many music genres and encouraging many beginners. He was a humble master of the guitar, African drums and Native American-style flute. He was affectionately known as Uncle Boom to more than 100 children at The Rainy Season orphanage in West Africa where he led drum circles.

Jeff was preceeded in death by his parents Gardner and Mary Miller, his sister Harriet, and brothers Brock and Roger. Jeff is survived by his wife Cheryl Miller (Limer), his 2 sons in Sierra Leone, Sheku and Sulaiman (Will), and by many beloved nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at Green Valley United Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale, Henderson NV at 2:30pm (PST) on December 13, 2022. The service will be live-streamed on the church's website (www.gvumc.org). A reception for friends and family will follow at the church.

A memorial service will be held from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM on 2022-12-14 at Green Valley United Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Rd, Henderson NV.

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