Danny "Dano" Charles Miller

IN LOVING MEMORY

DANNY CHARLES MILLER

“DANO”

February 19, 1954 – February 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness and fond memories that the family of Danny Miller announces he has left this life for a better place. He has gone home with Jesus. He will be sadly missed by family members and friends. Danny Charles Miller was born February 19, 1954 in Hereford, Texas to Robert Lee and Cleetis Odell Miller. He was named for his granddads – Daniel R. Miller and Charlie A. Gatlin.

His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. “Dano”, as he was affectionately known, forged many friendships across his lifetime. Qualities that defined Danny were that he never met a stranger and would gladly do anything for someone else.

After a courageous battle with advanced prostate cancer, Danny succumbed to this dreadful disease and passed from this life on February 20, one day after his 71st birthday. This past year, he had maintained unwavering hope that he would regain his strength and could overcome the ravaging effects of both the disease and the brutal treatment. It was a horrific journey that no one should have to endure.

Danny was devoted to his passion for horses his entire life. He was first put on a horse at the age of two. He spent years breaking horses for hire. At a younger age, he belonged to rodeo riding clubs here in Amarillo and fellow club members became life-long friends. He and his horse “Chassie” competed in relay races and were stand-outs. The belt buckle he is wearing was one of the prizes. In those days, friends referred to Chassie as “Danny’s wife”. He got a chuckle out of that.

After relocating from Amarillo Boulevard to I-40 East, R. J. “Bob” Lee, founder and long-time owner of The Big Texan, asked Danny to ride Chassie around the parking lot in his western attire and pose for pictures with patrons. It was a role that perfectly fit Danny. He also worked as a cowpoke for several working ranches in Texas such as the Frying Pan, 6666 (quad 6’s), the LX, the Fain Ranch, and the Flying K.

Danny also loved his dogs and was never without at least one. His latest companion is a Blue Heeler that he named Bud. That dog has continuously been at his side. He has protected and loved Danny. Bud was right up there on the bed every day beside his “daddy”. 

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Cleetis Miller; two brothers, Jerry and Billy Moore; and nephew Bruce K. Moore.

He is survived by his sister, Sherri (Bobo) Sadowy and husband Joe of McKinney, TX; daughter, Treina Dawn Holley of Duncan, OK; nieces, Stephanie Koroneos and husband Tom of Farmersville, TX; nephews, Benjamin Adrian of Sherman, TX, Bradley Moore and wife Teresa of Amarillo, TX; great-nephew Seth Detten and wife Ashley of Cincinnati, OH; great-nieces, Mikaela Detten of McKinney, TX, Samantha Koroneos of Garland, TX, Tyler Fehr and husband Ricky of Amarillo, TX; great-great-nieces, Ekko Brooks of McKinney, TX, and Peyton, Paisley, and Presley Fehr of Amarillo, TX; his canine companion Bud; and a host of cousins and many friends. 

Funeral arrangements for Danny are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79109. The service will be Saturday March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm in their Ivy Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Charlie Tuttle of Genesis Church in McKinney, Texas. Pastor Tuttle has known Danny and his family for many years. 

Burial will be in Truce Cemetery beside his parents and other family members at 3:00pm on Monday, March 3, 2025.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (ACS) to honor Danny’s memory and to help fund research and care: http://cancer.org/donate or call (800) 227-2345.

It is with profound sadness and fond memories that the family of Danny Miller announces he has left this life for a better place. He has gone home with Jesus. He will be sadly missed by family members and friends. Danny Charles Miller was born February 19, 1954 in Hereford, Texas to Robert Lee and Cleetis Odell Miller. He was named for his granddads – Daniel R. Miller and Charlie A. Gatlin.

His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. “Dano”, as he was affectionately known, forged many friendships across his lifetime. Qualities that defined Danny were that he never met a stranger and would gladly do anything for someone else.

After a courageous battle with advanced prostate cancer, Danny succumbed to this dreadful disease and passed from this life on February 20, one day after his 71st birthday. This past year, he had maintained unwavering hope that he would regain his strength and could overcome the ravaging effects of both the disease and the brutal treatment. It was a horrific journey that no one should have to endure.

Danny was devoted to his passion for horses his entire life. He was first put on a horse at the age of two. He spent years breaking horses for hire. At a younger age, he belonged to rodeo riding clubs here in Amarillo and fellow club members became life-long friends. He and his horse “Chassie” competed in relay races and were stand-outs. The belt buckle he is wearing was one of the prizes. In those days, friends referred to Chassie as “Danny’s wife”. He got a chuckle out of that.

After relocating from Amarillo Boulevard to I-40 East, R. J. “Bob” Lee, founder and long-time owner of The Big Texan, asked Danny to ride Chassie around the parking lot in his western attire and pose for pictures with patrons. It was a role that perfectly fit Danny. He also worked as a cowpoke for several working ranches in Texas such as the Frying Pan, 6666 (quad 6’s), the LX, the Fain Ranch, and the Flying K.

Danny also loved his dogs and was never without at least one. His latest companion is a Blue Heeler that he named Bud. That dog has continuously been at his side. He has protected and loved Danny. Bud was right up there on the bed every day beside his “daddy”. 

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Cleetis Miller; two brothers, Jerry and Billy Moore; and nephew Bruce K. Moore.

He is survived by his sister, Sherri (Bobo) Sadowy and husband Joe of McKinney, TX; daughter, Treina Dawn Holley of Duncan, OK; nieces, Stephanie Koroneos and husband Tom of Farmersville, TX; nephews, Benjamin Adrian of Sherman, TX, Bradley Moore and wife Teresa of Amarillo, TX; great-nephew Seth Detten and wife Ashley of Cincinnati, OH; great-nieces, Mikaela Detten of McKinney, TX, Samantha Koroneos of Garland, TX, Tyler Fehr and husband Ricky of Amarillo, TX; great-great-nieces, Ekko Brooks of McKinney, TX, and Peyton, Paisley, and Presley Fehr of Amarillo, TX; his canine companion Bud; and a host of cousins and many friends. 

Funeral arrangements for Danny are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79109. The service will be Saturday March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm in their Ivy Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Charlie Tuttle of Genesis Church in McKinney, Texas. Pastor Tuttle has known Danny and his family for many years. 

Burial will be in Truce Cemetery beside his parents and other family members at 3:00pm on Monday, March 3, 2025.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (ACS) to honor Danny’s memory and to help fund research and care: http://cancer.org/donate or call (800) 227-2345.