Orville Loyd Miller

November 27, 1932 - August 16, 2017

Orville "Bud" Miller, a long time Downey resident passed away August 16th in Bakersfield, CA, surrounded by family. He was born in Gettysburg, South Dakota in 1932 and came to California when he enlisted. Bud was in the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War on the USS- Los Angeles. He also served as the ships' barber and took up boxing in his spare time. He told many stories of his time in the military and cherished the momento's he collected from his time abroad. He made Downey his home after he was discharged from the Navy and eventually opened "Bud's Barbershop," then located at 8201 Imperial Hwy. He relocated twice within the city but kept a large following of customers, as he was well-known for his flat-top's, military haircut's and the gift of telling good jokes! He retired in 1992. He is survived by his four daughters, Catherine, Dana, Natalie and Jodi. He had 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. His wife, Jo-Ann Miller, preceded him in death in 2010. Bud Miller will be missed by all who knew him. He lived a full life, making many friends along the way. He was a man who had a strong work ethic, a GREAT sense of humor and always loved to make people smile.