Blake Edward Miller, age 30, of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away at 1:22 A.M. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri with his family by his side.  He was born on May 24, 1986 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of David A. Miller and Jodie L. Simcox.

Blake is survived by his mother, Jodie L. Ramsey of Salem, Illinois, daughter, McKinnley Miller of Centralia, Illinois, sisters, Brittany Miller of Centralia, Illinois and Tana Simcox of Sandoval, Illinois, great grandmother, Martha Simcox of Centralia, Illinois, grandpas, Sam Robnett of Centralia, Illinois and William Simcox of Centralia, Illinois, stepmother, Winnie Miller of Junction City, Illinois, stepbrothers, Ben Hodge of Odin, Illinois and Kevin Hodge of Odin, Illinois, stepsister, Candy Miller and husband Curt of Junction City, Illinois and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was anticipating the birth of his son, Kaiser.

Blake was preceded in death by his father, David A. Miller, grandmas, Sharon Robnett and Paula Simcox, grandpa, John Ashby, uncle, Brian Dodson and special uncle, Danny Donoho.

Blake was known by his family and friends to live every day to its fullest.  He enjoyed watching movies and dirt bike riding.  He loved animals and wild life.  He cherished the time he spent with his daughter, McKinnley, and family.

Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016, at the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia.  Inurnment will take place in Hillcrest Memorial Park near Sandoval, Illinois at a later date.  Memorials contributions are appreciated and will be received at the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral home in Centralia, Illinois. Please view the online obituary, send condolences or share memories with Mr. Miller's family at www.moranfuneralhome.net or on Facebook.