Robert Tugwell Miller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

FORT WORTH -- Robert Tugwell Miller, M.D., 85, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at home after a brief illness. Celebration of life: Based on Dr. Miller's wishes there will be no memorial service. His life will be celebrated with our cherished memories of him. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County, P.O. Box 1957, Fort Worth, 76101 or a favorite charity. Dr. Miller was born Feb. 27, 1931, in Batesville, Ark., to Beulah Tugwell Miller and E. Lowell Miller. He was a dedicated, board certified orthopedic surgeon. He graduated from Baylor University and AOA from The University of Arkansas Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and his children's orthopedic residency at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Mass. He was stationed at Carswell AFB for six years and entered private practice in Fort Worth in 1966. Dr. Miller was on the hospital staff of All Saints, Harris, St. Joseph, and Fort Worth Children's Hospital. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the following professional organizations: Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, The Singleton Surgical Society, The Royal College of Physicians and numerous others. Robert enjoyed being with his beloved granddaughter, Madeleine; visiting museums; painting; traveling with friends; and growing beautiful flowers. The family would like to thank the following doctors and their staff for their outstanding care: Dr. Jason Ledbetter M.D., Dr. Vijay Kalaria, M.D., and VITAS Hospice and his caregivers, Buddy and Deborah. The family and friends of Robert mourn his passing but celebrate and cherish the memory of the life he lived with such gentleness, kindness, and joy. In leaving this life Robert joins his much-loved son, Kevin; his parents; and sister, Martha. Survivors: Wife of 49 years, Billye Kathryn; daughter, Cecilia (Jack); sons, Richard (Illayna), William (Ann), Kerry (Nora); grandchildren, Matthew, Madeleine and Grayson; many cousins; and his personal friends. Guardian Funeral Home 5704 James Ave., 817-293-8477

Robert Tugwell Miller

February 27, 1931 - January 5, 2017