Francis Xavier Miller, born 1/7/66, in Orlando, Florida, passed away on 2/5/19, in Orlando, Florida.

Francis is survived by his parents, Robert and Barbara Miller, his brothers, Jeffrey and Robert (Jacey) Miller, Grandmother Betty Baschnagel, nephew Travis Miller, nieces Sadie and Lena Miller, and many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins in New York, California, and Connecticut. Francis is preceded in death by his brother Sean Miller and sister Ronni Miller.

Francis attended Lakemont Elementary, Glenridge Middle School and Winter Park High School. He loved doing ceramics and pottery at WPHS and this experience formed the basis for his career in art. Francis attended Valencia and Santa Fe Community Colleges, Portland Museum School of Art, and Southern Oregon State College where he pursued his studies in art.
Francis taught art at Crealde' School of Art from 1993-1997 and at Annunciation Catholic Academy from 1997-2016. In his own words, the best part of his job "was observing the glow on a child who had just finished a masterpiece". Many of his creative works are still being enjoyed by his friends and family.

Francis had no children of his own but felt blessed by the children he taught and loved his nieces and nephew. In the past few years, he found much pleasure with his rescue dog "Loki". He also loved to travel, garden, and do home improvements.

Francis had a zest for life, love of art, and kindness that will be remembered by his family and friends. Burial at a private family service will take place at a later date.