James "Jim" William Miller

On March 24, 2025, at the age of 94, James William Miller made his final approach into eternity, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter and cherished memories. He passed peacefully after a week surrounded by family and friends. Jim was born on January 9, 1931, in Oklahoma City and grew up on a farm north of Dewey, Oklahoma. He graduated high school in 1949 before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he served with honor from 1951-1953. On January 11, 1951, Jim married the love of his life, Louise Ella Jordan, beginning a beautiful journey of family, faith and legacy. Together they built a life filled with love, hard work and unforgettable memories. While stationed at Fort Sill in Lawton, Jim and Louise welcomed their daughter, Constance Susan Miller, on September 7, 1953. Their son, Stanley James Miller, was born on October 3, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As an oilman, Jim’s career led the family to follow oil booms across Oklahoma and Kansas, where he held positions with various oil companies. In 1974, Jim, Louise, and their children turned an idea into reality by founding Lamamco Drilling Company. What began as a single oil lease grew into one of the largest independent oil companies in Oklahoma, becoming a defining chapter of their lives for decades. Jim found great joy in working alongside his children and their partners, fostering a legacy that has now become a multigenerational endeavor. Jim and his family shared a deep love for traveling and exploring. His grandchildren fondly recall treasured times at "the farm," where Grandma and Grandpa created a home filled with warmth, go-kart and golf-kart rides; and endless games—memories that will be cherished for generations. He enjoyed tinkering, especially with his beloved Model T. Each year, he lovingly decorated it for Christmas, bringing smiles to family, friends and the neighborhood. Jim was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Dewey and was a kind, generous and humble man whose sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jim is survived by daughter Constance Susan Lewis and husband Gary; grandchildren Tracie Haag and husband Blaine, Stanley Miller II and wife Kris, Gary Lewis II and wife Carri, Shannon Miller, Skylar Miller, Leslie Lewis and Sara Downing; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Connor, Parker, Grace, Avery, Jay, Calli, Grady, Josi, Mariah, Miriam, Kodi, Cooper, Madison, Alexandra, Malachi, Maximilian, Forrester, August, Moses, Crosby, Wilder and Georgia; great-great-grandchildren Cillian and Beckham; sister-in-law Betty Schofield and husband Joe; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Miller; son, Stan Miller; mother, Georgia Miller, Father, Earnest Miller; sister, Bobbie Graham and husband Wayne; granddaughter, Carrie Andrea Lewis and many brothers and sisters-in-law. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Dewey First Baptist Church, Youth Group, 300 E. 10th Street, Dewey, OK 74029. Jim’s family will receive friends on Sunday, March 30th from 3-5 p.m., at the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville. Visitation will also be held on Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m., March 31, 2025, at Dewey First Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

James "Jim" William Miller

January 9, 1931 - March 24, 2025