Obituary for Russell William Miller
Russell William Miller, 83, of Martinsburg, WV went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born January 1, 1937 in Martinsburg he was the son of the late John G. Miller and Elsie R. Light Miller. Russell was delivered by Ms. Butts, a woman who came from atop the mountain and lived with his family for more than sixteen years.
Russell graduated from Martinsburg High School. He worked at Blairton Quarry and J&L Steel while developing his trade of building. He then went on to build many homes throughout the area as well as apartment units.
He was a member of the Allensville Church of the Brethren where he spent many years teaching Sunday School.
Russell is survived by his son, R. Scott Miller and wife, Kim; two daughters, Robin G. (Farris) Miller and Tamala (Tammy) G. Carpenter and husband, Charlie; eight grandchildren, Rusty and wife Amy, Scotty and wife Kelly, Aaron and wife Shannon, Angel-Lynn and husband Derick, Chad Carpenter, Tyler Farris, Sarah and husband John Lustrea, and Marah Miller; ten great-grandchildren, Macie, Tammy, and Russell (Butter), Lane and Grady, Cameron, Makayla, Christian (Bud), Noah, and Addison; two brothers, Harold and wife Ruth; Richard and wife Jane; one sister Barbara Allman; a number of nieces, nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, Mildred A. (Dotty) Miller; two sisters Agnes Duvall, Ellen Coffinbarger and Geraldine Gent; four brothers James, John, Kee, and infant brother, Norman Miller; and special cousins whom he thought as siblings, Berkeley Light and Pearl Mauck.
The Brown Funeral Home will be open for family to receive friends only from the hours of 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday, August 3, 2020; and Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM followed by a graveside service at Rosedale Cemetery with Pastor David Miller officiating. Visitors will be required to wear face masks, practice social distancing, and follow directives.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission, PO Box 843, Martinsburg, WV 25402.
Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com
Born January 1, 1937 in Martinsburg he was the son of the late John G. Miller and Elsie R. Light Miller. Russell was delivered by Ms. Butts, a woman who came from atop the mountain and lived with his family for more than sixteen years.
Russell graduated from Martinsburg High School. He worked at Blairton Quarry and J&L Steel while developing his trade of building. He then went on to build many homes throughout the area as well as apartment units.
He was a member of the Allensville Church of the Brethren where he spent many years teaching Sunday School.
Russell is survived by his son, R. Scott Miller and wife, Kim; two daughters, Robin G. (Farris) Miller and Tamala (Tammy) G. Carpenter and husband, Charlie; eight grandchildren, Rusty and wife Amy, Scotty and wife Kelly, Aaron and wife Shannon, Angel-Lynn and husband Derick, Chad Carpenter, Tyler Farris, Sarah and husband John Lustrea, and Marah Miller; ten great-grandchildren, Macie, Tammy, and Russell (Butter), Lane and Grady, Cameron, Makayla, Christian (Bud), Noah, and Addison; two brothers, Harold and wife Ruth; Richard and wife Jane; one sister Barbara Allman; a number of nieces, nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, Mildred A. (Dotty) Miller; two sisters Agnes Duvall, Ellen Coffinbarger and Geraldine Gent; four brothers James, John, Kee, and infant brother, Norman Miller; and special cousins whom he thought as siblings, Berkeley Light and Pearl Mauck.
The Brown Funeral Home will be open for family to receive friends only from the hours of 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday, August 3, 2020; and Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM followed by a graveside service at Rosedale Cemetery with Pastor David Miller officiating. Visitors will be required to wear face masks, practice social distancing, and follow directives.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission, PO Box 843, Martinsburg, WV 25402.
Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com