Pallbearers Floral Bearers Family Acknowledgment
Pallbearers
Floral Bearers
United States Army Honor Guard
Family and Friends
When I am gone, do not grieve. Soon you will see it was meant to be. Beyond the stars please believe, I will shine down at thee. Please do not drown your sorrows in cries, but laugh and smile about the times we’ve shared. Our love will shine far beyond the skies, as I watch over you while you are scared. I will not be traveling far, for I will still be in your heart. So look into the stars at night, and feel my love shining for you. Do not be sad that we had to be apart, but smile that we will soon be together again anew. And when the day comes that you must meet me in the sky, I will be waiting to greet you with a great big shine. Far beyond the sky, our love shall live on and never die. A place where our souls will live eternally intertwined. Far beyond the sky, this place will become yours and mine. Together we will shine as we watch over all the others. And when it is their time, we will greet them with a shine. Far beyond the sky our place will then become another's.
Family Acknowledgment We, the family of the late Franklin Miller, wish to thank everyone for the many kind deeds bestowed upon us during our tremendous loss. It is difficult to find words to convey how thankful we truly are for your expressions of love. May God bless each of you now and always. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder 803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Reflections of His Life
Order of Service Minister Albert Thompson, Presiding
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Mr. Franklin D.R. Miller was born December 23, 1936 in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by his family, he departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was the beloved son of the late Isaac P. and Viola Harrison Miller. He was also predeceased by four siblings. Growing up in Columbia, Franklin attended the local schools. He was a proud graduate of C.A. Johnson High School’s Class of 1954. He went on to earn an Associate degree from Midlands Technical College. In 1956, Mr. Miller enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country in many duty stations in the United States and abroad, including Germany, Korea and combat in Vietnam. He retired as a Sergeant First Class after 22 years of honorable service. He was later employed as a civil servant at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
He was known for his deep love and devotion to his family; his loyalty to his friends; and his generosity and willingness to help others.
Mr. Miller leaves to mourn his passing: his loving and devoted wife, Lois Boulware Miller; his loving daughter, Levette Miller Thompson; two grandsons, Nicholas and Joshua Thompson; and many other loving relatives and caring friends, all of whom will miss him immensely.
Prelude Processional Final Farewell to Our Beloved Franklin ..................... Bostick-Tompkins Staff Hymn of Praise ....................................................................................... Vernon Brown Scripture Readings ........................................................ Minister Albert Thompson Prayer of Comfort ..........................................................Minister Albert Thompson Selection .................................................................................................... Vernon Brown Remarks (two minutes please) ...................................... Open to Family and Friends Selection .................................................................................................... Vernon Brown Words of Comfort .......................................................... Minister Albert Thompson Recessional Services of Commendation
Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
Fort Jackson National Cemetery 4170 Percival Road • Columbia, South Carolina
Floral Bearers
United States Army Honor Guard
Family and Friends
When I am gone, do not grieve. Soon you will see it was meant to be. Beyond the stars please believe, I will shine down at thee. Please do not drown your sorrows in cries, but laugh and smile about the times we’ve shared. Our love will shine far beyond the skies, as I watch over you while you are scared. I will not be traveling far, for I will still be in your heart. So look into the stars at night, and feel my love shining for you. Do not be sad that we had to be apart, but smile that we will soon be together again anew. And when the day comes that you must meet me in the sky, I will be waiting to greet you with a great big shine. Far beyond the sky, our love shall live on and never die. A place where our souls will live eternally intertwined. Far beyond the sky, this place will become yours and mine. Together we will shine as we watch over all the others. And when it is their time, we will greet them with a shine. Far beyond the sky our place will then become another's.
Family Acknowledgment We, the family of the late Franklin Miller, wish to thank everyone for the many kind deeds bestowed upon us during our tremendous loss. It is difficult to find words to convey how thankful we truly are for your expressions of love. May God bless each of you now and always. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder 803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Reflections of His Life
Order of Service Minister Albert Thompson, Presiding
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Mr. Franklin D.R. Miller was born December 23, 1936 in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by his family, he departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was the beloved son of the late Isaac P. and Viola Harrison Miller. He was also predeceased by four siblings. Growing up in Columbia, Franklin attended the local schools. He was a proud graduate of C.A. Johnson High School’s Class of 1954. He went on to earn an Associate degree from Midlands Technical College. In 1956, Mr. Miller enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country in many duty stations in the United States and abroad, including Germany, Korea and combat in Vietnam. He retired as a Sergeant First Class after 22 years of honorable service. He was later employed as a civil servant at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
He was known for his deep love and devotion to his family; his loyalty to his friends; and his generosity and willingness to help others.
Mr. Miller leaves to mourn his passing: his loving and devoted wife, Lois Boulware Miller; his loving daughter, Levette Miller Thompson; two grandsons, Nicholas and Joshua Thompson; and many other loving relatives and caring friends, all of whom will miss him immensely.
Prelude Processional Final Farewell to Our Beloved Franklin ..................... Bostick-Tompkins Staff Hymn of Praise ....................................................................................... Vernon Brown Scripture Readings ........................................................ Minister Albert Thompson Prayer of Comfort ..........................................................Minister Albert Thompson Selection .................................................................................................... Vernon Brown Remarks (two minutes please) ...................................... Open to Family and Friends Selection .................................................................................................... Vernon Brown Words of Comfort .......................................................... Minister Albert Thompson Recessional Services of Commendation
Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
Fort Jackson National Cemetery 4170 Percival Road • Columbia, South Carolina
