Thomas Edward Miller

Published 12:00 am Thursday, August 16, 2012

NEW ORLEANS — A memorial service for Thomas Edward “Drinkwater” Miller, 49, who died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Metairie, La., will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans.

Burial will be Tuesday in Hampton, Va.

Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home in Covington, La.

Mr. Miller was born in Hampton and later settled in the New Orleans area.

Thom attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and started his career during the World’s Fair in New Orleans working for Ticketmaster.

He spent a number of years in Natchez where he owned and operated The Guest House Historic Inn and the King’s Tavern Restaurant.

Tom enjoyed the history of Natchez and had the opportunity to work as a tour manager aboard The Grand American Queen giving tours on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.

He has been a member of a number of Mardi Gras Krewes and was honored to reign as King Arthur and King Rhea.

He was also a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez and the Musical Arts League of Natchez.

Thom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Drinkwater, of Boston and his adoptive father, Ronald Miller of Springfield, Mo.

He is the beloved son of Sammie Miller Duhé and her husband, Ron Duhé.

Survivors include his devoted friend and partner of 21 years, Shawyn A. Mars; one sister, Alicia Miller; one nephew, Orson Miller; grandparents, H.R. and Alice W. Jones of Hampton; and a number of cousins.

Thom will be remembered by countless friends for his beautiful smile, a warm and unending personality and his generous and loving spirit.