Petty Officer 1st Class John Michael Miller, 39, New Orleans, LA died on Feb. 17, 2021.
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Michael was born on Nov. 17, 1981, to John H. and Lanita (Sconce) Miller Smith in Columbia.
He grew up in Wichita, KS and was a 2000 graduate of Wichita South High School.
Michael accepted Jesus Christ at the age of 8 and was baptized by his grandfather at Southwest Baptist Church.
Michael served in the United States Navy since 2007, obtaining the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandfather, and paternal grandparents.
Survivors include mother, Lanita Sconce Smith of Jamesport; grandmother; two uncles; one aunt; and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Pilot Grove #1 Cemetery in care of Stith Funeral Home. Memorial services with full Naval Honors will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 20, at Grace Baptist Church in Kansas City. Visitation one-hour prior to the service.