Michael Gregory Miller

Michael Gregory Miller of Holly passed away at the age of 64 on March 1, 2025, after a heroic two-year battle with prostate cancer. Mike was born on the Camp LeJeune Marine base in Jacksonville, North Carolina on March 4, 1960, to Robert and Patricia Miller. He grew up in Holly, Michigan graduating from Holly High School in 1978. From an early age, Mike loved driving and working on cars and especially big trucks, and he spent his life pursuing his passion working as a long-haul truck driver travelling the roads of America hauling freight for 45 years. He semi-retired in 2020 while continuing to do diesel engine mechanical work and upgrades on his own equipment and that of his friends. In recognition of Mike’s steadfast loyalty to the profession and their friendship, his buddies honored him with a truck parade a few days before his death. Mike possessed the talent of being a dog whisperer and his extraordinary affection for dogs enabled him to adopt several abandoned animals including Moe, his favorite and whose life he saved through adoption. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne Miller and devoted father of Brittany Miller, loving brother of Bobbie Miller Remias and brother-in-law to Steve Remias, cherished Uncle Mikey aka “UM” to Jennifer Remias Gunckle, Kate Remias, Stephen Remias, Caitlin Cave, and Elizabeth Goddard. Known as the “Candy Man” to great nieces and nephews Evan and Emma Gunckle and Evelyn and Audrey Remias, he would often display his affection for them by emptying his pockets full of confections. Mike was predeceased by his parents and mother-in-law Marion Lage and many members of his canine community. He leaves behind many close friends and colleagues in the Holly community and trucking industry. It's impossible to recognize by name everyone who provided us with support, who said a prayer known only to themselves and those of you who silently wished us well during our darkest days. Please know we are eternally grateful for your tender remembrances and steadfast support in all its forms. We could not have made it through without you. Thank you and we love you. Mike and his family are especially grateful to the family and friends who circled round during this long difficult journey, providing meals, shopping, comfort items, etc. We are humbled and grateful. A special thank you to the entire team at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Clarkston. Your empathy, support and care were deeply felt. A memorial service is intended and will be announced when plans are in place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Fenton Adopt-A-Pet or the Karmanos Cancer Institute. Rest in peace Mike knowing that all dogs go to Heaven. Keep smiling.

Michael Gregory Miller

March 4, 1960 - March 1, 2025