[SUPERDUKE]

One of the best ever anouncer is died! Jack passes last nite in tampa fl. He worked the knoxville nations chili bowl most of the big races in fl. Rip jack

[STP]

Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[short track scott]

A hero of many, a friend to all, and a good man gone away. RIP Jack Miller.
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[lizard]

Jack Richard Miller, of Odessa, Florida passed away Friday, 6th of August, 2010 from his battle with pancreatic cancer.



Born in Danvers, Illinois on 25 October, 1935, he spent seventeen years in the USAF as a weather forecaster and trainer. He also received his BS degree while in the military. He has spent the majority of his adult life residing in Florida.



For over 40 years, Jack has been the voice of sprint car racing across the nation as both a track announcer and journalist, writing for Open Wheel Magazine, and Sprint Car & Midget Magazine.



Jack was inducted into three different Halls of Fame for his talents as a track announcer: the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2001; the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in 1998, and the Belleville High Banks Hall of Fame in 2005.



Jack is survived by his wife of 23 years, Thelma Louise Miller; his children Angela, and Tommy; his step-children Kathy, Mike, and Cindy; and all of his grand and great grand children. He is also survived by brothers Gus and Carl and preceded in death by a daughter Vicki Lynn and another brother Keith.

A Celebration of Life - will be held at the United Methodist Church, 16301 Racetrack Road, Odessa, FL 33556 on Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers: GIFTS may be made to: (MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO) T. LOUISE MILLER - C/O Bank of America, 13080 Race Track Rd., Tampa, FL 33626. Account # 229033604607. (Louise is not a 501(c)(3) and Bank of America requires this on donations/contributions and memorials)

Written by Jack . . . .

PLEASE DON'T CRY FOR ME by: Jack Miller

"If my soul has now left this existence on earth, please don't cry for me. I have now rejoined so many other loved ones who have left before me, and my sharing with them in the afterlife will be forever.

Though the time on this earth seems so very limited, please don't cry for me as I feel that I have shared several lifetimes. I have been blessed with beloved family members over all the years of my life. There is not time nor space to recount all the wondrous people who have touched my life. So many dear friends in such a short time. Please don't cry for me. Delight, rejoice, sing and be happy for me. As I have enjoyed all of those things with each of you. It took each of you to fill my life, and my life was full.



We shall all meet again someday where we may continue the many happy moments we have shared. It has been a wonderful journey and my long trip has been complete. Please don't cry for me."



From all of us at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum . . . .



Godspeed Jack Miller


Sweeton

[ThePurple73]

Jack was no doubt the best announcer in our time. He would educate the fans and make you become a sprint car fan. He would make every driver become a champion on his introductions. Jack made it interesting and knew a lot of history and "inside scoop" stories". His announcing was as much part of the excitement as the cars running.

He gave the crowd great background and something to think about as they watched the race.

One of his greatest race calls was the time the nationals was "fogged" out on Saturday night and run Sunday afternoon. A great battle between Mike Brooks, Eddie Leavitt, Tom Corbin and Steve Kinser.
It says a lot when you can remember what an announcer said years later.

[mtcray]

You will be missed by all! RIP Jack.

Mike Cray

Had the pleasure of meeting him and then seeing him several times after, was a VERY nice gentleman. Will be missed by many. RIP

[Dick Monahan]

What I'll remember about Jack is how much fun he was having. He was doing just what he wanted, and getting paid for it. For many years, I saw him in the press room at Knoxville, and always had a few pleasant chats. We renewed acquaintances at the Chili Bowl. when I started going there every year, and he hadn't changed a bit. He'll sure be missed.

[grumpy racer]

Although we knew the time was coming this is still a sad day for all of us who had met Jack. I don't think I ever met a more gracious person,and he loved all the people in racing. RIP my friend.

[Vertigo]

Very sad, and the same month they are tearing down the OKC Fairgrounds Speedway which is where I first heard him 40 years ago.

RIP