George E. Miller's Obituary
George Edward Miller, born on 16 September 1943 in Downingtown, PA passed away on 27 November 2025, aged 82 in Memphis, TN.
George is survived by his wife, Sua Miller; three children, Leila Miller of Memphis, TN, Lisa Miller Jacobs (Simon Jacobs) of London, UK, and Edward Miller of Oakland, CA; three grandchildren, Kris Garcia of Chicago, IL, and Ezra and Elijah Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linh Miller of San Jose, CA.
Over a career spanning more than five decades, George became a respected and trusted figure in global aviation charter operations. He spent much of his professional life with Federal Express and its predecessor, The Flying Tiger Line, working across commercial, military, humanitarian, and emergency relief flights around the world. From Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War to operations throughout the Far East, the Pacific, and the United States, his work took him wherever precision, calm judgement, and experience were required, including posts at Clark Air Force Base and Subic Naval Base, Philippines where he experienced the devastating eruption of Mt Pinatubo in 1991 and the subsequent base closures.
George was also a committed member of the Flying Tiger community, a Charter Member of the Flying Tiger Line Historical Society, and a cherished colleague within the wider Flying Tiger and FedEx families.
Alongside his civilian career, George served in the U.S. military for well over 20 years. His journey began with active duty in the U.S. Air Force at Tachikawa Air Force Base, Japan before continuing on to serve in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Reserves. Service was not simply part of his career — it was a defining thread of his life.
Those who knew George consistently speak not just of his capability, but of his character. He was known to be kind, gentle, and unfailingly calm — a true gentleman with a steady presence, reassuring smile and level head. Many of us took comfort in simply knowing that he was there.
George was generous with his time and knowledge, happy to listen, and more than happy to share stories from a lifetime of lived experiences. Many credit him with guiding them through difficult moments, often from behind the scenes, and always with warmth and good humor.
In loving memory of George. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered — a great man, a calm presence, a generous spirit, and a friend to many.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924.
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