Former House Speaker John E. Miller passed away on Wednesday, June 18 at the age of 85. Rep. Miller served in the Arkansas House for 40 years. He was elected Speaker of the House in 1979.

Visitation will be held tomorrow, Friday, June 20th, at Ozarka College, John E. Miller Auditorium, 218 College Drive, Melbourne beginning at 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 21st, 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, Arkansas 9 Spur, Melbourne.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Eddie’s Funeral Home, 106 Conniebrook Lane, Melbourne, Arkansas.