Bennie Paul Miller

IOTA - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bennie Paul Miller announces his passing at his home at the age of 62.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Iota today, Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 8 a.m. until time of services. The Catholic Daughters of America will recite a Rosary at 6 p.m. today, Tuesday.

Rite of Committal will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, with Father Jude Thierry officiating.

Bennie was a farmer in Iota alongside his brothers all his life. He loved being outdoors, cooking and tending to his farm equipment. Most of all, Bennie loved his grandbabies and when he wasn’t at work, he was with them.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 30 years, Bonita Miller of Iota; son, Devin Miller and wife, Kendra, of Iota; mother, Geneive Miller of Iota; brothers, Shelton Miller and wife, Teresa, of Egan and Marcus Miller and wife, Pamela, of Iota; sister, Shirley Laughlin and husband, John, of Natchitoches; two granddaughters, Kiley and Khloey Miller of Iota; as well as extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Williard Miller.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.