Gary "Spike" Lee Miller
June 21, 1956 ~ May 11, 2025
Born in:
Princeton , IL
Resided in:
Princeton, IL
Gary “Spike” Lee Miller, 68, of Princeton formerly of Manlius, IL passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home in Princeton, IL.
Spike was born on June 21, 1956 in Princeton, IL the son of Harold and Wilhelmenia (Conley) Miller. He worked for Michlig Grain and then River Valley as a Truck Driver for many years prior to his retirement. Spike enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and cook outs. He was an avid NASCAR and Chicago Bears Fan. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his two children, Joseph Miller and Denise Miller both of Galva, IL; two grandchildren, Kia and Kaitlyn Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Spike’s life at his final birthday party from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Manlius Sportsmen’s Club in Manlius, IL. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Internment of cremated remains will be in Manlius Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Spike’s family to help with final expenses.
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Celebration of Life: Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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225 East Maple Ave,Manlius, IL 61338
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Spike was my neighbor when we were kids. On any nice day, Spike with his blonde flattop and fenders haircut, my brother, myself and other neighborhood boys would meet at the elm tree in front of our house and plan our day. Football, baseball, bike riding, whatever. Spike had a Vroom sting ray bike he could pop wheelies on for quite a distance. This talent was not lost when he got a Honda 100 cc (I think) motorcycle where he would do wheelies for a block easily. One of my favorite memories is the go cart track his family had behind their machine shed. We’d be in church on a hot summer Sunday, church windows wide open, sweating bullets and the go carts would start up. Spike and his brother Herb would be tearing the track up while the rest of us, envious, would be listening to the fun they were having. I sure miss that. Spike you are a favorite childhood memory! God speed my friend!