NEWNAN, Ga. (ABP) -- W. Starr Miller, president emeritus of Brewton-Parker College, a Georgia Baptist school in Mt. Vernon, Ga., died Jan. 26. Miller, 84, had lived in Newnan, Ga., in retirement.

Miller served as Brewton-Parker's president from 1979 to 1983. He returned as interim president in 1997 to help guide the school during a financial crisis.

An educator for 38 years, Miller also served in teaching and administrative positions at other Georgia schools, including Young Harris College and Tift College, where he was academic dean. Miller, who held a doctorate from Duke University, was dean of the education school at Georgia Southern University for 18 years.

Current president David Smith, in a release from the college, praised Miller's leadership. “Dr. Starr Miller's reputation as a renowned educator, committed Baptist layperson and strong advocate for Brewton-Parker College made him a valued and recognized leader in our state,” said Smith. “The Brewton-Parker College family will miss this fine man.”

A memorial service was set for 4 p.m. Jan. 31 in the college chapel, following a graveside funeral in Statesboro, Ga.

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