Cecil Joseph Miller
January 10, 1937 ~ February 1, 2021
Cecil Joseph Miller, 84, former Executive Vice President of Manufacturing at Beechcraft, died Monday, February 1, 2021. Private Memorial Rosary and Service at Church of the Magdalen. Cecil graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy (now Thomas More Prep) and was an alumni of Wichita State University where he played football for one year. He was a lifelong Shocker basketball fan. He was also a HAM radio hobbyist. Preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Alvina Miller; brother, Arthur A. Miller; sister, Amelia Meis; daughter, Jacque Price. Survived by his wife, Gloria Joan Miller; daughter, Jenifer (Dwight) Jones of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Jeff (Dottie) Miller of Orange City, IA; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Alvina Miller, O.P. of Great Bend, KS; sister-in-law, Maria Miller of Longview, TX; son-in-law, Shaun Price. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Thomas More Prep-Marian, 1701 Hall St., Hays, KS 67601; Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church, 12626 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Another good man has left us. Cecil was a very smart man and an overall good guy. He worked with us on our commercial real estate team. Always on time, Ready to tackle the day’s challenges and/or sell the next property. My wife LeeAnna & I loved and respected this man. RIP Cecil until we meet again!
Meet Cecil in the 70’s. We lived a couple houses apart and became very good friends. Went fishing and hunting together. Cecil was a great person always respected others. Gloria too was always by his side. He will be remembered as long as I live.
I worked for Cecil several years until I retired in 1992. I also knew Jeff. I was assistant foreman, foreman and general foreman on second shift from 1985 until retirement in 1992. Cecil was a good boss, strict but fair. He will be missed. John D Jackson
My condolences to the Miller family. Cecil was great to work with at Beech Aircraft, his integrity and leadership helped us build one of the finest aircraft on schedule and budget. It was a pleasure to know and work with him. RIP! Gary Cox Family