US Marine Corps, 1953-1956. Good Conduct Medal and Expert Rifleman’s Medal. Mayor, Young Harris, 1959-60. Senator, 40th Dist., 1961-64 /ex, -62 2nd Ex.; 50th Dist., 1962-64, Ex. 64. Director of State Board of Probation, August 15, 1965 - June 13, 1966. Lt. Gov. of GA, 1975-1991. 79th Governor of Georgia, 1991-1999.

Married Shirley Ann Carver on January 15, 1954 in Walhalla, Oconee County, SC. Children: Murphy Carver; Matthew Stephen

Governor Miller passed away March 23, 2018.