Roland E. Miller Sr.

Roland E. Miller Sr., 90, of Centralia passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born by the hands of a midwife on September 18, 1935, in Beckley, WV, the son of Lee T. and Lelia (Staples) Miller. He married Evon Killion on June 6, 1959, in Centralia and she survives him in Centralia.

Along with his beloved wife of 66 loving years, Evon Miller, survivors that will mourn the passing of Roland include his sons, Roland (LeeAnn) Miller Jr, of TX, Kenneth (Marcia) Miller of GA, Randall Miller of IL, and David Miller of PA; four grandsons, Roland III, Matthew, Stephen, and Cassius; two granddaughters, Kenif, and Marti; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Murvin Miller of OH, and Harold Miller of OH; sister, Marva Miller of NC; and a host of nieces and nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Lelia Miller; and his brothers, Andrew Miller, and Alvin Miller.

Roland was a proud United States Air Force veteran. He was a faithful member of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Centralia. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, as a 1975 graduate a member of the Southern Illinois Alumni Association, and a lifetime member of the Illinois Police Association. Roland worked as a police officer for thirty-one years, vowing to protect and serve the community of Centralia, that he called home. Retirement opened Roland’s schedule up, allowing him to travel to interesting destinations. He enjoyed going to casinos for a chance to win and unwind. Roland was a protective family man who loved nothing more than time spent making lasting, treasured memories with his family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Centralia with Rev. Isaac Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia, where military rites will be accorded by Centralia VFW Post 2055 and the American Legion Post 446. Relatives and friends are welcome to a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Centralia. Memorials may be made in Roland’s honor to Second Missionary Baptist Church and will be accepted for his family at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia. Online condolences and memories of Roland may be shared with the family by visiting maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.

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