Richard H. Miller, Sr., age 86, of Erie, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Abington Crest Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Erie on February 12, 1924, he was a son of the late Paul Miller and the late Mamie (Peelman) Miller Handy.

During WW II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was the owner-operator of Morton and Miller Flooring, and was a member of Carpenter's Union Local #81. Richard enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen M. Miller, and a brother, Frank Miller. Survivors include two sons, Richard H. Miller, Jr., wife Kathy, and Frank R. Miller, and a daughter, Susan M. Thomas, husband Melvin, all of Erie; 7 grandchildren, Laurie Miles, Rick, Rob and Shawn Miller, Melvin and Ericjon Thomas and Carrie Sala; 10 great-grandchildren and several nephews.

Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brugger Home for Funerals, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard, and may attend a service there Monday at 11 a.m., with his grandson, Father Ericjon Thomas, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Lakeside Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Hospice Fund, c/o Hamot Second Century Fund, 302 French St., 16507-9948, or a charity of one's choice.