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James Miles Milliron
James Miles "Jim" "Coach" Milliron passed away on November 4, 2023, at the age
of 81.
Born on March 18, 1942 in Kittanning, PA to Miles and Dorothy Milliron, Jim was
raised to love the outdoors, animals, and sports.
He often reminisced about growing up in the Kittanning Highlands with his
sisters Suzie and Nancy. His tales involved horseback riding and an illustrious
cast of dogs and even ducks at his uncle Dr. Joseph W. Milliron's in Applewold.
It was his athleticism that earned him notoriety at Kittanning High School but
also football, wrestling, & baseball scholarships across the country. He chose
Arizona State University, where he played football under the coaching of the
legendary Frank Kush.
At ASU, he met Juanita Bobbish, and upon graduation, they married and moved back
to Kittanning, PA, where they both became schoolteachers and raised a family.
Jim naturally earned a position as a physical & health educator. Known as
"Coach", he held a variety of assignments in the Armstrong School District and
his personality left a lasting impression for multiple generations.
Jim never lost his love of the outdoors but added cooking, gardening, country
drives, fishing trips to Canada with Suzie and Mitch and of course drinking beer
to his favorite pastimes.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and is survived by his children,
Kirsten Echnoz & Jimmy Milliron; and grandchildren, Elle Echnoz and Herik & Inga
Milliron.
A private ceremony was held by his children Kirsten & Jimmy, and son in law Chip
Echnoz. Jim took one last drive on November 8, 2023. The autumn weather was
unbelievable driving through Smicksburg, and Amish country. We stopped at Avi's
bar in Rural Valley for a six pack, and all the tv's were playing Gunsmoke.
Jim's favorite TV show!
Then off to Garrets Run & Chip's "Double E" farm, where a herd of deer were
waiting at the Round Top, Jim's favorite hunting area. We let his ashes, along
with the ashes of Bud his Yellow Lab & Louie the French Bulldog ashes go then a
rainbow/sunburst appeared.
Contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to Orphans of the Storm, PO Box 838,
Kittanning, PA 16201.
Arrangements were handled by Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.,
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