Rev. James William Miller, Sr., 75, of Bowling Green, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fort Meade, Florida on October 4, 1936 and had been a lifelong resident of Bowling Green. Brother Miller was the founding pastor of Faith Assembly of God in Bowling Green.

He is survived by his wife Judith "Judy" Miller of Bowling Green, one son, James W. Miller, Jr. of Bowling Green; two daughters, Earlene Carte (Robert) of Ocala and Stephanie Mink of Bowling Green; one brother Frank Miller (Billie) of Pensacola; one sister, Ruth McSwain of Fort Meade; ten grandchildren, Carlene Garboden, Chris Carte, Randy, Jacob, Caleb, Eric, Kendall, and Julia Mink, and Jared and Maddie Miller; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Robarts Garden Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services are at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Assembly of God with the Reverends Terry Raburn, Donald Holton, Billy Green, and Clarence Crane officating. Burial is in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.