John Clifford "Cliff" Miller

John Clifford "Cliff" Miller, 61, of Millsap, Texas, formerly of Georgia, passed from this life on Friday evening, October 1, 2021, in Fort Worth.

Cliff was born on June 17, 1960, in Reidsville, Georgia to Levy and Rebecca Miller. He attended Pinewood Christian Academy where he was an All-Star athlete. He maintained many close friends there to his last days. On August 27, 1988, he married the love of his life, Katie Hodges, and together they had three wonderful children, Hannah, Christian, and Mitchell. He absolutely adored his family and was so proud of each one of them. He supported his wife and children in whatever they were doing and cheered them on to be their best. He loved well and was so loved.

Cliff worked for the Georgia State Patrol for 32 years. He loved his career and accomplished many milestones and awards. He was recognized for his outstanding service by the state of Georgia as well as nationally. Cliff retired as a Captain and Troop Commander.

Cliff coached basketball at George Walton Academy and North Oconee High School. He then turned his attention full time to coaching his boys in baseball. He coached very successful travel teams as well as Loganville High School Fall teams. His latest coaching was at D-Bat Weatherford as a pitching instructor. He so enjoyed working with young talent and mentored them not just in their sport, but spiritually as well. Cliff was a person of strong faith who cherished time spent with his family. Anyone who knew him knew that he loved the Lord and set an example for all to follow. He was kind, intelligent, big hearted, and so encouraging to all he met.

Cliff is survived by his wife, Katie; his children, Hannah (Laine) Lamb, Christian Miller, and Mitchell Miller; his grandchildren, Karleigh Knowles and Warner Lamb; his sister, Angie (Charlie) Holt; his nephews, Chris Wilson (Stephanie), Paul Calhoun (Hannah), and Charlie Holt; great nieces, Rebecca Willson and Lily Wilson.

In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his sister, Kathi Calhoun.