Tommy Ray Miller

Tommy Ray Miller of Americus, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Chase County. He was 62.

Tommy was born on May 16, 1964, in El Paso, Texas the son of Gerald Earl Miller Sr. and Elezabith Mae Finney.

Tommy Miller was a hardworking, rough-around-the-edges kind of man with a heart of gold when it came to the people he loved most. In 1989, Tommy met Robin, the love of his life, and from that moment on, the two were rarely apart. They spent their days and nights doing what they loved most: hanging out together, traveling, camping, boating, and partying with friends. They built a lifetime of memories, adventures, and stories along the way, enjoying life side by side. Eventually, their adventures led them to settle down and build a family. Through all the years, Robin was his partner in crime, his best friend, and the one he chose to share life's greatest adventures with. No matter where life took them, Tommy and Robin always had each other, and that kind of love is something that will never be forgotten.

Above all else, Tommy loved his family, his children, and his grandchildren. He spent his working days behind the wheel as a truck driver and tending to the family farming and ranching on the side; When he wasn't trucking or working. Tommy enjoyed spending time at the lake boating, deer hunting in the winter, trying his luck at the casino (especially in Las Vegas), riding his Harley, and hitting the road on poker runs with his buddies. His family was his greatest pride, and he rarely missed an opportunity to support them. He was a familiar face in the stands at his sons' high school football and basketball games and later cheering on his grandson at soccer games.

Weekends were best spent just the way Tommy liked them: a Jack and Coke in hand, Cowboys football on the television, and something good cooking on the smoker. He had his own way of doing things, a personality all his own, and a love for his family that ran deeper than words could ever express. Those who knew him best knew the depth of his love, loyalty, and devotion. He will be remembered for his hard work, his adventurous spirit, and the love he had for his family. His presence will be deeply missed, but the memories he leaves behind will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

He is survived by his wife Robin Williams of the home; sons, Brandon Ray (Riley) Miller and Colton Robert (Emily) Miller both of Emporia; daughter, Alicia Dean (Tim) Wiggans of Nevada, Missouri; grandchildren, Austin (Shana) Wiggans, Jaden Wiggans, Barrett Miller, Duncan Miller, Ryker Miller and Easton Miller; great-grandchildren, Addilynn, Finlee, Liam and Hudson Wiggans; mother, Elezabith Austin of Oklahoma; brother, Gerald Earl Miller, Jr. of New Mexico; sister, Debra (Donald) Osman of Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his father-in-law Robert J. Williams, and brother-in-law Scott D. Williams.

Tommy worked for IBP, Hostess, and was currently a Truck Driver for Norfolk Iron and Metal in Emporia.

Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2026, at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the funeral home with burial following at Evergreen Cemetery, Emporia. Memorial contributions to American Heart Association and Emporia Friends of the Zoo. can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.