Biography: James B. Miller (Jim), of Little Rock, AR, died on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the age of eighty-two. He was born in Albemarle, NC on May 8, 1941.

Jim attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and remained a lifelong supporter of the Tar Heels. He met his first wife, Kathryn Taylor, while at UNC. After graduation in 1963 he entered the Air Force and served until 1968. During his tenure Capt. James B. Miller was awarded a commendation medal for meritorious service.

For his second career, Jim worked for J. P. Stevens & Company (textiles) as a manager in the Human Resources department in Greenville, SC.

Jim began preparing for his third career by entering Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA) in 1983. After graduation he was ordained as a Pastor in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in July 1987. He served churches in Arkansas and Florida until his retirement in 2008. His final position was Associate Pastor at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, AR. In his work with the Outreach Ministry of Second Presbyterian Church he became involved with a wide range of non-profit organizations in the Little Rock area. As a recipient of a heart transplant in 2003, he was an active supporter of ARORA (Arkansas Organ Recovery Agency).

Jim is survived by his wife, Catherine Allsbury, sister Fran Miller Way (Clyde), daughter Lynn Miller Holcombe (Chris), son Scott Miller (Sarah), and six grandchildren: Bryce Miller, Jae Miller, Ashley Holcombe Payne, Maggie Holcombe Williams, Jack Holcombe, and Patrick Holcombe.

A memorial will be held at Second Presbyterian Church on March 2, 2024, 3:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com