Jackson Ormand "Jack" Miller, Jr., 77, of Bay City, formerly of Victoria, died Saturday, September 17, 2016, after a long struggle with Parkinson's. He was born December 7, 1938 in Victoria, to the late Jack O. Miller and Ellen Braman Miller. He was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church. He was a rancher, conscientious property owner and conservationist who was particularly interested with the improvement of the wildlife habitat of the ranches. Jack's favorite place to be was "on the Miller Ranch west of the River."
He is survived by his wife Zia Crowell Miller. They married January 27, 1962 in Louise, TX. He is also survived by sons Jackson O. Miller, III and his wife Jamie Becker of Seymour, TX and Daniel Carl Miller of Bay City; brother Stephen S. Miller and his husband Norman Miller of Chicago, IL; grandchildren Catherine Elizabeth Newell, Alicia Margaret Miller, Daniel Carl Miller, Jr., Sgt. Kerah Marlene Miller, United States Army and Jackson Ormand Miller, IV and four great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his twin brother Daniel Braman Miller. He retired after 35 years of employment with his cousin D.H. Braman, Jr. of Refugio.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Rev. Brad Sullivan will conduct the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at the Hawley Cemetery pavilion followed with interment at the gravesite.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Ford, Chuck Frankson, Matthew Dodd, Travis Dodd, Randy Duncan, D. Wayne Beal, Tyler Adams, Colt Adams and Adam Sneary. Honorary pallbearers include Dan Wendt, Clay Shock, John L. Prince, Robby Schrader, Burt Williams, Pat Jurek, George Deshotels, Johnny Bush and Caesar Morales, Jr.

For the past four years, Jack has been respectfully care for by a dedicated staff and special loving care givers at the Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He passed away peacefully with his wife of 54 years holding his hand.

In lieu of flowers, consider contributions to Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 673, Matagorda, Texas 77457, or a charity of your interest. You might consider supporting Matagorda County Cattlemen and the beef producers by enjoy a good rib-eye steak.