One of Florida State's foremost members of the Physical Education department was Ken Miller. From 1949-77, Ken touched every aspect of the athletic department, serving as professor, coach and acting
athletic director. A physical education professor for his entire 28 years, Ken also served as chairman of the department for thirteen years. Additionally, Miller was Florida State's first men's track
and field coach from 1949-54 and led the men's team to its first victory over both Georgia and Georgia Tech in the same season. And this he did not only once but twice, in 1953 and '54. But Miller's
coaching career did not stop there. He also coached the women's track and field team from 1971-74. In addition to his professional and coaching duties, Ken served the university as acting athletic
director in 1957. And since retiring in 1977, he has remained an active part of the athletic department. With a track record of service this outstanding, Ken Miller is a fitting addition to Florida
State University's athletic Hall of Fame.
Obituary for Kenneth Dayton Miller From the Tallahassee Democrat, February 1, 1999, page 19.
Kenneth Dayton Miller, 84, of Tallahassee died
Saturday.
The service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's Episcopal Church. Family will receive friends at the time of service. Memorial contributions can be made to: The Kenneth Dayton Miller
Track and Field Scholarship for Women or Big Bend Hospice.
A native of New York City, he had lived in Tallahassee since 1948. He was a retired U.S. Navy aviator having served from 1942-67 and a
professor of physical education at FSU until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Floy Minor Miller of Tallahassee; a son, Kenneth D.
Miller Jr. of Tallahassee; a daughter, Dabney M. Philabaum of Tucson, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.
Cully's Meadow Wood Funeral Home.
