George Daniel Miller

George “Dan” Daniel Miller, 61 of Dacula, Georgia, passed away on February 18, 2022 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  He was born on June 6, 1960, in Algonac, Michigan; the son of Paul Miller and his wife Betty (Krohn) Miller and Winona (Garden) Parkinson and her husband Lawrence Parkinson.  

Dan completed his education at Romeo High School in Romeo, Michigan.  He then joined the United States Army April  11, 1978, he served 9and ½ years as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. 

While serving his country he met his wife, Ericka Michelle (Yacuzzo) Miller.  They were married in Macclenny, Florida on September 14, 1990.  After they were married he was stationed at Fort Dix until April 21,1992.  They moved to  Michigan while working for Eagle Village Inc. with at risk youth before settling down in Georgia where he served as a Deputy Sheriff for Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners the last 26 years.  He enjoyed kayaking, walks with his family and motorcycles. 

Dan is survived by his beloved wife, Ericka (Yacuzzo) Miller and children: Megan Miller of Athens, Georgia, Danielle (Wesley) Dyer of Winder, Georgia, Morgan Miller of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Samantha Miller of Dacula, Georgia, and Samuel Miller of Dacula, Georgia; and his siblings Kay Morgan, Kara Walbridge, Mark Miller, Elizabeth Northington, and Lawrence Parkinson; as well as his four grandchildren: Abigail Dyer, Wesley Dyer, Reyna Tira, and Amelia Dyer.  

He was preceded in death by his father Paul Miller and his mother Winona (Garden) Parkinson, as well as his siblings Paul Miller and Tammy Miller.  

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and burial of his remains will occur at the Georgia National Cemetery on April 1, 2022 at 11:30am.  A celebration of life will be held on April 1, 2022 from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Community Center located at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville, Georgia.  Memorial gifts can be made directly to the family.

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