November 27, 1935 ~ January 23, 2024
CEDAR – Larry James Miller, 88, of Cedar and formerly of Livonia, Michigan died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at home with his loving family at his side after a 7-month battle with cancer.
Larry was born in Detroit, the son of John and Mary Miller. Larry graduated high school from Dearborn High with a perfect attendance record. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College, master’s degree from Wayne State University and his Specialist’s Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. He a was career educator in elementary and middle schools as both a teacher and principal. He started his career in Livonia Public Schools and then moved to Plymouth Canton Public Schools. He was the principal of Field Elementary School for 27 years and prior to retiring, he opened Bentley Elementary School in Canton, Michigan. Educating his students and staff was his passion in life. This passion was validated by the continued contact he maintained and the thanks he received from both former students and staff members.
