Cecil D "Dalen" Miller Obituary (1956 - 2015)

Cecil Duane "Dalen"Miller, age 58, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.Dalen was born on December 13, 1956, in Lowell, MI to the late Calvin and Betty Miller.Although he took pride in his Cherokee and Black Foot Native American heritage Dalen served his country in the United States Army until receiving an honorable discharge in 1975. Dalen has lived in the Elwood and Alexandria area since 1992.Dalen was estranged from his biological family but he proudly assumed the responsibility of helping raise Brian (Sarah) Bailey of KY, and Elizabeth Bailey as his own children with Carol S. Bailey.Later he also continued to exhibit his love for the family he created by becoming "Papaw" to three granddaughters, adopting several beloved pets throughout the years, plus befriending many in the community by generously demonstrating a willingness to give anything he had to help others whenever he could. Cecil is survived by his Partner, Carol S. Bailey, Elwood,IN, Stepson, Brian W(Sara) Bailey, Brownsville,KY., Stepdaughter, Elizabeth A. Bailey, Peru, IN., 3 Granddaughters, Autumn martin, lacy Bailey & Paige Bailey. Cecil was preceded in death by his Father, Calvin Miller,Sr., Mother, Betty L. Miller, and Brother Calvin Miller, Jr. Funeral services honoring Dalen's legacy will be at 9:00 am Friday, June 26, 2015, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, with Rev. Courtley Granger officiating. Burial will follow in the Marion National Cemetery, in Marion, IN with full military graveside honors provided by the US Army and the Elwood VFW Honor Guard Unit. Visitation for faily & friends will be Friday, from 8:00 am - 9:00 am, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary donations be made in his honor to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. Sharing memories and online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com