Fred E. Miller Jr.
BARTLETT, Tennessee — Our beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Fred E. Miller Jr., 77, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away on April 10, 2026, at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee, while under hospice care after battling congestive heart failure.
Fred was born on Dec. 24, 1948, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was a proud Trojan graduate of Hot Springs High School — Class of 1966 and attended Henderson College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He had a lifelong career as a salesman in auto aftermarket and industrial sales, from which he retired in 2015.
Fred married the love of his life, Donna S. Miller, on Aug. 15, 1981. They shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. Together they raised Donna's daughter, traveled and cruised around the world, listened to their favorite rhythm and blues bands, and attended several different sporting events. His favorite pastime was calling the Arkansas Razorbacks. "Go Hogs Go!"
Fred adored and cherished his family and friends. His unwavering love, support and encouragement will live on through those who were blessed to know him. His humor and laugh will be greatly missed by all.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred E. Miller Sr. and Grace Ann Miller, and his brother, Cecil "Buddy" Ray Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Todd (Christi) Miller and Traci (Bobby) Organ; his grandchildren, Shelby Organ, Haley (Tristen) McCormick and Joshua Miller; his brother, Gary Miller; his sister-in-law, Carolyn Miller.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the incredible nursing staff of the South Annex on the 3rd floor at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown, who cared so much for Fred during his time of need.
A Celebration of Fred's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Caruth-Hale Life Celebration Center on Airport Road in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A reception to follow immediately in the Hamilton Room.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the American Heart Association by visiting —https://www.heart.org.
Online condolences athttp://www.caruth-hale.com.
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