Dave Miller, associate pastor and minister of worship for Community Baptist Church, Maylene, for more than 10 years, died Sept. 15. He was 66.
Miller, an Illinois native, earned a bachelor’s degree from Samford University in Birmingham in 1970 and a juris doctorate from the University of Alabama in 1977. He also took courses in worship studies through New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Miller worked in several roles throughout his life including in television sports, as a news anchor, an attorney for about 20 years, a newspaper editor and as a graphic designer before he began serving Community Baptist.
He previously served as interim minister of music for First Baptist Church, Vandalia, Ill. He also was a member of Alabama Singing Men.
According to Community Baptist pastor Bo Brown, Miller was a “gentle giant of a man and loved everyone with grace and compassion. … He touched more hearts than ever imagined.”
Miller is survived by his wife, Laurita, and two children.
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