Melvin Luther Miller

1923 - 2014

Melvin Luther Miller obituary, 1923-2014, Stanley, VA

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Melvin Miller Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2014.

Mr. Melvin Luther Miller, 91, a lifelong resident of Stanley, died December 14, 2014, at Page Memorial Hospital.

A son of the late Claude Gochenour and Mable Miller he was born on October 11, 1923 in Page County.

Melvin earned his Bachelor Degree from Virginia Tech, his Master's from the University of Virginia, served in the U.S. Army and was wounded during World War II. While attending VA Tech, he would ride his bicycle from Stanley to Blacksburg, VA.

He was a dedicated dairy farmer and teacher. Melvin was a charter teacher for Page County High School, taught at Luray and Stanley High Schools, and also the Federal Bureau of Corrections. He was a weather watcher for WSVA for over twenty years for the Stanley area, and enjoyed genealogy in his older years. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the Newport – Grove Hill Ruritan Club.

On June 4, 1949, he married Myrtle Smith Miller who preceded him in death on December 7, 2008. Surviving is his daughter, Nancy Rinaca and husband, Robert, of Stanley; his son, David Miller and wife, Vicky, of Luray; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 am Wednesday, Dec. 17th at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shenandoah.

Funeral services will follow at 11 am with Rev. Mark Briehl and Rev. Phyllis Diamond officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the church in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com

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January 24, 2015

Karleen Gochenour

Melvin Miller was my first cousin and although I only met him a few times at Gochenour reunions I did think of him as a member of my family and was always
proud of him.

December 27, 2014

Debbie (Morris)Hensley

Keeping the Miller Family in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to comfort you.

December 24, 2014

Tony Thurston

My deepest sympathy to the family of Melvin Miller. May they have comfort through their faith in Christ Jesus.

December 20, 2014

Glenn Huffman

I enjoyed working with Melvin on his book "Descendants of Christian Huffman" about my family.

December 17, 2014

James Mauzy

Melvin and Myrtle were such good friends, my last visit with them both was at the Mennonite Home where they lived next door to my Aunt and Uncle. Our deepest sympathies to Nancy, David and their families. This couple made a difference in the lives of so many people. They were both a moving force at Page County High for many years. God bless such kind people and their families!

December 16, 2014

Pat and Dwight Foster

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 16, 2014

Rosemary Comer

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time of sorrow and loss. Mr. Miller was my biology teacher at Page and he was always very professional and caring. I don't remember him telling us about riding his bicycle to and from Virginia Tech. That was an amazing accomplishment! He did mention his interest in weather forecasting and we would hear him on the radio and were so excited when it snowed and he said that "Page County Schools are closed." I also enjoyed the Ruritan activities and frequently sat with him and his wife. He was a dedicated teacher who will be missed, but we have many fond memories to keep his spirit alive!

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