Mark will be remembered for his Godly example and sincere faith and love for others.

Mark - been missing you! Recently I had to share about your departure with a friend who had not yet heard. This person was deeply moved. Your impact on our community has been tremendous, and continues to bless us, even today.

Remembering Mark with thankfulness for the godly example he was to many.

Happy 2nd heavenly Birthday to our father ❤️

I am remembering Mark as our discipleship leader at University of Montevallo. He was faithful and a true believer. I totally agree 100% with the previous post. Other leaders have the fame. But Mark had the true life reflecting Christ.

I am now almost 73.I have had a triple bypass,stroke,lymphoma,kidney cancer,spinal fusion,bipolar disorder,and having stomach surgery in 2 weeks.Mark always ask me,why did God leave you here?To know Him and make Him known is the answer.I am Mark's disciple.He inspired me to proclaim the good news and by the grace of God I have.I continue to stand on Mark's shoulders for whatever time I have.He suffered the rejection of an unfaithful wife who distoyed his family and an evangelistic organization that fired him for unjust reasons.He triumphs in eternity and though the head of that organization is a 92 year fraud Mark died the bigger man.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

Still not real…..love you with my whole heart forever Daddy. Love, AMT

Mark - Missing you! Thanks for all you did for me, and for maintaining a peaceful haven (your bookstore!) during your sojourn with us.

Rob

Remembering Mark and the genuine person he was to so many. Days at the Univ. of
Montevallo were better with Mark’s connections as he reached out to help believers/non believers. 

Mark will not be forgotten!

Mr. Mark,

I just want to say how much you really meant to me. I love you so much and appreciate everything you shared with me here on earth. Thank you for showing the love of Jesus towards me. You are forever missed. I know your soul is resting with the Lord. Please let Jesus know I love him and will see you both on the other side soon. May your family continue to be a blessing and receive many blessings from our Lord and Savior. Love you Mr. Mark. I use to say may your business continue to grow before I left and I would always say a benediction. May the Lord keep you, May the Lord cause his face to shine upon you and then he would finish. God bless you sir! Hearts

Thinking of the life of Mark….a true friend to many, and a sincere believer. I look forward to a reunion in heaven with the Montevallo brothers/sisters.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!!! You are with me every second !

I just learned of Mark's passing from a delivery person. 

Mark Miller was an inspiration to many. He was always kind and helped our family through the years pick out just the right gift for any occasion. 

We order our Christmas cards from him each year. 

He will truly be missed. The family if so blessed to have him as a father, grandfather and we as his friend in Christ. Carol and Butch Cauthen

I was shocked to hear my dear brother Mark went to be with our Lord.He and I had a long conversation the week before he died.We kept up with each other for 52 years.He really brought me to Christ and taught me to pray and we had many long times in prayer together.We were roommates my freshman year in college.He discipled me for 3 years.He was such a loving mentor.He always called me "dear brother".He had so much joy and forgiveness even though he was mistreated by a number of so called Christian leaders.They had the reputation Mark has the life.He knew suffering but always forgave.I have known many well known godly men but Mark was in a category of his own.

I Attended Montevallo in 1969 for several years. Mark was our leader for on campus outreach. I don’t know of anyone with as much integrity, humor and positive outlook as Mark. I will always remember with fondness all that he did for us as young believers. He attended the Bible studies at Dr. and Mrs. Curtis‘s house. My love and sympathy go out to his children. I Kept in touch with Mark a little bit years later and he was still the same sincere Christian that I knew in 1969.
Sincerely,
Beverly Hoots Conway.

Mark, you have allowed so many people to feel welcomed into the family of God. As a dear friend, I can only remember and think on how often we’d joke around in your shop and laugh. I’ll never forget the initial greeting from you every time I’d come in just to visit and see you. You’d reach out, grab my shoulder and say, “Hey brother” ever so gently and hug me shortly thereafter. There is a peace that you carried that was not as the world would give you, it was the peace of Yahweh stirring within your heart. I love you, man. I’m always thinking of you, praying for your family, and for your legacy to continue.

I want to call you from my car in the driveway, because it makes it seem like you're sitting right there with me. I want to buy you something for your birthday and be excited about you getting it and then calling me to say thanks. I want to drive to Birmingham and pull up to your store, walk in and hug you until you let go. You loved me like no other person ever has or ever will. For me, that's the hardest part of you being gone. I have your old engraver on my desk at work. I really miss you Dad. I love you so much.

I love you so much Grandpa! I don't know anyone who served Jesus for their whole life, with their whole life, like you did. Thinking about you now gives me tears of joy and a full heart. We can rest joyfully knowing that you are home, celebrating with us what God has done through your life. Your life was truly not of this world, and I am so motivated to follow your footsteps and keep my eyes fixed on him to the end, just like you did.

Mark Miller gave me my first job when I was in high school. It was a summer job helping at his Christian bookstore The Carpenter's Shop in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, in 1988. It was a small store and he didn't really need help. He was giving an awkward teenager an opportunity to grow as a person. I will never forget his kindness to me.

Peter, Amy, Andy and Bryan, I was shocked and saddened to hear about your dads passing and send nothing but love and prayers your way at this time. Your dad is one person I really respected and loved and will always cherish and remember him and his close friendship. He was the real deal and a person who really lived for Christ, and he loved his family dearly. I'll never forget all the countless laughs, good memories and times I had with your dad and will always miss him!  

A trip to Carpenter Shop was not a typical retail experience. It was restful, restorative, accompanied by wonderful music, and if you needed prayer, it's likely someone would sense that and offer to pray for you. Vestavia Hills was so blessed to have this resource. Mark will be missed. He made a difference in countless lives.

Dear Mark,

I loved the way the room would light up when I was around you. The warm welcome I received into your Family with open arms so I could continue loving your son, Andrew unconditionally. I will forever keep your memory alive in our hearts, and in our home. You will forever be missed and cherished! Like I promised you before I promise again to love Andrew and to take care of him forever and always! You are an incredible man, and one that will truly be missed.

Love you!

Hey dad. You told me that sometimes life is hard and unfair, but it doesn’t stay that way forever. Well this Is certainly one of those times. But what is different about this time is you’re not here for me to turn to. I could always count on you and you always could put my mind at ease. I can’t call you anymore or swing by to see you just because I have been missing you. But what I can do is remember the incredible relationship we shared. You saw me at my worst and you saw me at my best. You loved me Unconditionally through all those times. I will forever remember the sound of your voice and the way you would smile when I made you laugh. The wisdom you shared with me and helping me understand what life is really all about are gifts that are beyond measure. I have countless memories of our conversations and all the times we spent together. I miss you so much and Just like I’ve told you thousands of times before, I love you man.

Dear Daddy,
I am kind of at a loss for words right now.....but I have to write that you are my world. I will treasure every solitary moment we spent together and I will continue to honor you in every move I make. I love you Dad,
Amt Ditty