Edgar E. “Gene” Miller ended his service to his country and his family on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the age of 88 when he went home to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his wife Daisy V. Miller, his parents Virgil and Lucy Miller, brothers Clarence and Johnnie Miller and sisters, Betty Thaxton, Aileene Miller, and Gail Parsons.
He was a founding member of Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768 at Alum Creek and a 32nd Degree Mason with 51 years service. Gene was retired from FMC Corporation and was a US Army Sergeant serving two tours in Korea.
He is survived by his children, Betty Thomas (Jerry), Helen Cook (Herbie), Ann Williams (Mike) and Larry Loftus (Sandra); sisters, Shirley Waldron (David), Opal Payne, and Kathy Reed; grandchildren April Cook, Mike Williams, Pamela Reising (Kenny), Paula Prager (Greg), Jennifer Smith (David), Jennifer Koenig (Mike), Tammy Woolridge, and Tonya Hayes (Raleigh); great-grandchildren, Tommy Williams, Sean Weatherford, Devin Loftus, Jazman Hayes, Garrett Koenig, Harley Reising, Emily Koenig, Kaleigha Hayes and Ninah Woolridge. Special family Kenneth and Edith Yates and close family friend Decker Elder and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Service with military honors will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2018, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman, Pastor Mark Thaxton and Bryant Bowman officiating. Family & friends will gather two hours prior to the service. A private family burial will take place in the Miller Family Cemetery, Alum Creek, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to HospiceCare 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387 in his name or Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768, 4443 Brounland Road, Charleston, WV 25309.
Larry, we are very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Love, Steve and Rosie Pauley
Forever in our hearts… “Cuz” you were our light on a cloudy day. We are so blessed to have loved and traveled this Earth with you. I know you played the trumpet here for so many others funeral.. I can only imagine the greeting you got in Heaven!
Larry and family
I am so sorry for your loss I always thought a lot of Gene and I know he will be dearly missed. God bless you and your family.
“Pops” Miller will be sadly missed. Our community has lost a quality person who will not be replaced. From the very first time I ever met “Pops” back in 1997, he was a tremendous neighbor to me and my family. He was as solid as a rock and always treated us like family. I cherished the times that I had with him and Daisy when I used to visit with them. Most importantly, I am thankful to know that he has a home in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
To all the family of “Uncle Gene” – lots of memories of him all my growing up years. He was part of our extended family. Got to see him again just this summer when I was home and got one more hug from him. So sorry to hear he is gone. Thinking of you all and wish I could be there for the service. Becky ( one of John and Linda Glenn’s girls)
Kathy and Opal, So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all your family.
Our thoughts,love and prayers are with you all.