Miller, Kenneth
West Kingston
Miller, Kenneth A., 60, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at Kent Hospital in Warwick, with his family at his bedside. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Sanford and Joyce (Mayberg) Miller of Warwick, and a dear brother of Lawrence Miller of Smithfield, RI. He had lived in West Kingston for the last twelve years. He attended the Boston School for the Deaf and graduated from the Rhode Island School for the Deaf.
Ken loved to create art and was a staple to the Out of the Box Art community. His passion for creating was contagious. Each star that he drew was unique and expressed his calm and kind nature. Ken was part of the Bridges Bombers bowling team for 10 years and participated in Special Olympics competition for basketball, softball and was a gold medalist for bowling.
Ken’s infectious smile, unwavering patience (especially when teaching others how to communicate with ASL), and profound kindness touched everyone he met, and his legacy will live on through the many lives he enriched.
Aside from his parents and brother, he is survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Ken will be missed by his family and his many friends, especially his housemates Frank, Nya and Jose.
Kenneth’s family gives thanks to all of the people who have helped and supported Kenneth over the years.
Funeral services and Shiva were held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Looking Upwards, Inc., P.O. Box 4289, Middletown, RI 02842.
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Ken – I am gonna miss seeing you at the Office/art studio. Your smile always made my day. It’s been 26 years that I have known you. I don’t think I ever once saw you not smiling.!! You added so much positivity to so many people‘s lives on a regular basis. You’re going to be missed. You don’t have to worry I’ll still come by and see your mom and dad just to bug them. Love ❤️ Martha
Joyce and Sanford,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen Gourse (the bingo lady)
Thank you Kenny ⭐️ Thank you for your smile. Thank you for your art. Thank you for your stars. Thank you for being patient as I continue to learn sign language. Thank you for being a calm presence. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for being a friend of Out of the Box and all the artists in the space. Thank you for your happiness, which was contagious. And thank you for just being you… You will be missed and your spirit will live on at Out of the Box. We will continue to share your art, your passion and your kindness. ⭐️
Stan, Joyce, and Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I haven’t seen him in many years, I have fond memories of playing/interacting with him when he was young, and I would come to your house in Warwick for dinner. You are all in my thoughts.
Steve
Hello Mr. / Mrs. Miller; Larry:
It was terribly sad to read about Kenny. I have such wonderful childhood memories of him at your home in Warwick in the 1970s. Although many years have passed and we have led such different lives – I will always remember Kenny’s energy in the good times we shared as children.
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with your family during this very difficult time.
David, thank you from all of us. Love you.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller, and my good friend Larry, I am so terribly sorry and saddened to hear about Kenny. I am thinking of you all including Kenny you are all in my heart right now. Accept my sincere condolences.