Menjou Miller

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                                                                                Rev. Menjou Crosby Miller, Sr

Our beloved Rev. Menjou Crosby Miller was born April 9, 1938 to the late James and Grace Biggers in Nashville, TN. He departed this life August 5, 2015. Preceding him in death are sisters; Eddie Bell Morton, Lane Cunningham, Dollie Miller, Jewell Woods; brothers, Allen, Armond, James and Charles Miller. Stepson, Broderick Crawford.

Menjou received his education in Nashville Davidson County public schools. He was enlisted in the Marine Corp. He became a member of Payne Chapel AME church under the leadership of Rev. Kenneth Robinson. During his faithful walk with the Lord, Menjou was called to the ministry in 1987. He was an Itinerant Elder for many years where he served: Roberts Chapel A.M.E., Linden, TN, Mullins Chapel A.M.E. Church, Shelbyville, TN, Mt. Juliet A.M.E. Church, Mt. Juliet, TN, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Ashland City, TN and Sulphur Spring A.M.E. Church, Cunningham, TN. In his career, he was an outstanding brick Mason and a creative Carpenter. In life he was  gifted with hands that could build whatever he could see. He was a walking, talented visionary, always having a word for the weary.  During his ministry, he repaired, restored and even rebuilt sister churches when needed as well as building lasting relastionships as he worked. In 2013, after joyfully serving at Sulphur Spring A.M.E. he retired from the active itinerate ministry, however, he continued to fill in where needed and praising God at all times.

Menjou leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Wilma L. Miller; sons: Menjou Jr, Maurice (Angela), Tracey, Desmond Miller; daughters: Tresa Miller, Vietta Corley; Stepson: Eric Crawford, brother, Rev. Louis (Patricia) Miller; A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces & nephews; brothers in law: Ruben (Sylvia) Piece, Tony (Jacque); sisters in laws: Narcissus (Gerald) Owens, Norma Pierce, Ruby (Brian) Anderson-Payne. Devoted friends: Reverands Nathan & Lillian Frey.