Eugene “Gene” Miller, 89, of McCorkle, died Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.
He was a retired coal miner, co-founder and deacon of Ely Community Church, a devout Christian, a loving father, and grandfather.
Gene was born April 23, 1917 at Woodville. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Samuel “Sammy” and Nettie Mae McKinney Miller; wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Hughes Miller; one infant daughter, Cynthia Beth Miller.
He is survived by his sons, Donnie, Jerry and Jackie (Margo) Miller; daughters, Carol (David) King, Patsy (Orville) Keeling all of Ely Creek; brother Cline S. Miller of Little Horse Creek; sisters-in-law, Elsie Legg and Ermal “Betty” Miller; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be held in the Miller Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice Care 1143 Dunbar Ave. Dunbar, WV 25064