James Miller, the long-serving secretary of Fintry Community Council in Dundee, has died at the age of 95.
Mr Miller held the post for more than 20 years and was respected for the interest he showed in the estate.
He was awarded the MBE for his services to the Fintry community in 1999.
Fellow member and current secretary Ron Neave said: ”He gave his time and talents to the task for many years and the people of Fintry owe him a great deal of thanks.”
Mr Miller, who was known to his family as Dusty, was born and raised in Bottesford, Leicestershire.
He served with The Black Watch in Palestine during the Second World War and was later transferred to Broughty Ferry, eventually settling in Dundee.
He met his wife-to-be Christina and they raised three sons, Fraser, Leslie and Christopher, in the family home in Findcastle Terrace.
Mr Miller was a clerk with Scottish Gas in Dock Street, and learned the administrative and organisational skills which made him invaluable to Fintry Community Council.
Son Christopher said his father became involved after he retired.
”He took an interest in the environment and the upkeep of the estate, and wanted it to be a good place to live for all the people,” said his son. ”He supported the work of the school and also served on the crime prevention panel.
”His work was recognised beyond, and his family and many people in Fintry were delighted when he received the MBE from Lord Provost Helen Wright in 1999.”
Mr Neave said: ”He was involved for over 20 years and made a great contribution. He had the organisational skills to do the job of secretary very well.
”He would go out of his way to help people and was dedicated to the job.”
Mrs Miller died last year. In addition to his sons, Mr Miller is survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.