October 9, 2026
Dr. Michael Douglas Miller, lovingly known as Mike, of Louisville, Kentucky, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2026.
For 54 years, Mike shared a life of love and devotion with his wife, Janice. For 51 of those years, he faithfully served in ministry, living out the purpose that meant so much to him: sharing the amazing Gospel of Jesus Christ and serving others.
Mike was a loving, caring, supportive, giving, fun-loving, kind, and gentle man with a true servant’s heart. He was a devoted husband and the most loving and supportive father. He loved people deeply and was happiest when he was surrounded by family, friends, and those he had the opportunity to serve. Mike was always laughing, cutting up, and being goofy, and his joyful spirit brought happiness to those around him. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a genuine ability to make people feel loved, valued, and cared for.
Mike’s purpose in life was to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He loved to serve, mentor, teach, and preach. Throughout his 51 years in ministry, he had the great honor and opportunity to pastor churches in several states. He also served as an Associational Missionary, Director of Missions, and Network Strategist in several states. His love for ministry was not simply a vocation—it was his calling and a central part of who he was.
Mike was a lifelong student of learning and had an extensive library that included thousands of books and resources. He had an incredible love for learning and continually sought to grow in his understanding and knowledge. In addition to graduating from Manual High School and the University of Louisville, he earned a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Ministry from Temple Baptist Seminary in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Mike loved spending time with, supporting, and caring for his family and friends. His greatest joy was loving and serving the people around him. He will be remembered for his wisdom, generosity, kindness, laughter, gentle spirit, intelligence, and unwavering desire to help others.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Neva Miller; his brother, Steve Miller; his sister, Patty Wyatt; his niece, Melissa Wyatt; his niece, Cara Posey Nalepa; his mother-in-law, Mary Mattingly York; his father-in-law, Miles Philip Mattingly III; and his brothers-in-law, George “Butch” Wilkerson and Jerry Posey.
Mike is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Mattingly Miller; his two children, Jane Miller McAdams and Michelle Miller; and his granddaughter, Xena Miller.
He is also survived by his sister, Brenda Miller Tabeling, and her husband, Gary Tabeling; his sister-in-law, Luann Miller Pack, and her husband, Robert Pack; and his beloved in-laws, Mary Bucholtz, Susan Posey, Barbara and Sam Heizer, and Miles Philip and Tina Mattingly. He is also survived by many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Valley View Church, where Mike was a member, located at 8911 Third Street Road, Louisville, KY 40272, on Saturday, October 10, at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will follow the service, and all are welcome.
Mike’s mission, purpose, joy, and passionate focus throughout his life were to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to serve his community and church. His faith, his love for people, his servant’s heart, and his devotion to his family defined the life he lived.
Mike leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, laughter, service, and countless lives touched through his ministry and friendship. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, church family, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
Flowers are sincerely appreciated; alternatively, those wishing to honor Mike’s memory may make a gift to Valley View Church. Gifts made in Mike’s memory will help continue the life mission to which he was so deeply devoted.
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