MILLER, Charles Craig "Charlie" - b. April 14, 1953 - d. May 6, 2025

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Charles Craig "Charlie" Miller, age 72, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by his family on May 6, 2025.  Born April 14, 1953 in Sedan, Kansas to Charles F. Miller and Frances Roper, Charlie spent his formative years in Winfield, Kansas before moving to Topeka, Kansas with his father. 
Charlie later dedicated his working life to the skilled trade of welding and pipefitting.  He joined Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 767/430 in 1980, switching to Local 441 in 1996. In 1979, a friend introduced Charlie to the love of his life, Judy Lukens.  They married in Arkansas City, Kansas, and together they built a life filled with love and laughter in Winfield, Kansas before moving to Ponca City six years ago to be closer to their children.

Charlie's life was rich with hobbies and passions.  He cherished motorcycle rides with Judy, relished visits with loved ones, and found joy in hunting, fishing, and metal detecting.  He was fascinated by airplanes, taking flying lessons as a young man from his uncle, Gary Roper, and he even soloed.  Charlie was a member of Christian Motorcyclists Association where he served a term as President of the Praised Riders Chapter.  Above all, Charlie cherished his family.  He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and unwavering love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judy Miller of the home; sons, Stephen (Tam) Leftwich of Springfield, Missouri and Daniel Miller of Ponca City, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Avery (Angela) Leftwich and Rowdy and Joslie Miller; three great-grandchildren, Atreyu, Atlas, and Alara; and his sister, Sherri Miller of Winfield, Kansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jeff Miller and Kyle Huff.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola, Kansas.  Memorial contributions in Charlie's name can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and may be left with or sent to the funeral home.  Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 673349 has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)