Lydon Darnell Miller was born on July 8, 1966, in Hayti, Missouri. He departed this life on October 16, 2026, at Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri surrounded by family.

Lydon was preceded in death by his father: John Rance Miller, his mother: Hattie Mae Locket Sallis; and step-father: William Thomas Sallis.

He graduated from North Pemiscot in 1984. After graduation, he joined the Marines. Years later, he became a driver for Pam Trucking, then later became lead man of Arcosa Industries. Recently, he became partners with his brother Mark Sallis in M&L Custom Farm Hauling, LLC.

Lydon loved spending time with family, barbecuing, riding motorcycles, four-wheelers, and driving his semi-truck. He loved hanging out with his great-nephew Kace; they were very close. He loved him dearly.

Lydon leaves to cherish his memory: five sisters: Edith (Michael) Webster of Irving, TX., Valarie Miller of Atlanta, GA., Johnella Miller of Kansas City, Kansas, Sandy Collins of Kansas, MO., five brothers: Willie (Darlene) Jones of Clarksville, KY., George Miller of Poplar Bluff, MO. Don Miller of Steele, MO., Mark (Marquiette) of Hayti, MO., Tommy Sallis of Hayti, MO., and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Lydon made many memories with his family, we will forever remember and cherish them in our hearts.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the North Sixth Street Church of God in Christ, with Bishop Nathaniel Ellis officiating. The wake will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.