Paul Leon Miller

Paul “Skinny” Leon Miller, age 95, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Leon was born on January 11, 1927, in rural Portland, the son of John Wesley and Dora (Warren) Miller.  He was a life long farmer in Pike Township and a member of Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor association, where he enjoyed displaying his tractors and homemade helicopter.  Leon married Betty Sue (Harrell) Carpenter on March 14, 1978.

Survivors include:

1 son:  Glen Miller – rural Portland, Indiana

Step-children:  Gary Jones, Melody Funk, James Carpenter and Tim Carpenter

Several grandchildren and great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his son; Stephen Miller

Private services will be held for the family at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Pastor Steve Arnold will officiate and burial will follow at Lisbon Cemetery, north of Union City.