Colee William Miller, age 38, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born May 29, 1986, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Douglas William Miller and Tammy SueMarsh Miller. Colee attended school in Ft. Scott and graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of As a child, Colee attended the Grace Baptist Tabernacle with his great-grandmother, Irene Baysinger. He also was active with the AWANA program at the Bethel Community Church. After graduation, Coleeworked for Klein Products. He later owned and operated his own business D & C Sanitation and also helped with Miller’s Mowing.
Colee was naturally gifted when itcame to technology and electronics. Hewas often called on by friends and family whenever they needed some “tech-support.” Growing up, Colee enjoyed spending timewith his friends whether it be cruising, hunting or fishing or going to concerts. Hewas given the nickname, Lolo, by hiscousin, Brynlee. Coleewas always the life of the party. Hewill be remembered for his quickwit and lively sense of humor; every family needs a Colee! Colee dedicated his time to making memories with his son, Rivver. Together, they enjoyedmany hours riding the side by side, spending time outdoors and atthe arcade. Coleewill be lovinglymissed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his parents, Doug and Tammy Miller and his son, Rivver, all of Ft. Scott and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Colee was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Laura Miller and Donnie and Barbara Marsh as well as his great-grandmother, Irene Baysinger who took such good care of himas a child.
Funeralservices will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, September 20th atthe Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will followin the Evergreen Cemetery. The family willreceive friends from5 to 7 P.M. Thursday atthe Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share andmay be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
