Roy Miracle Obituary

Roy E. Miracle

NEWARK: A funeral service for Roy E. Miracle, age 80, of Newark, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, at the First United Methodist Church, Newark, with Rev. Mark Chow officiating.

Mr. Miracle passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). He was born July 8, 1930 near Marietta, Ohio to the late Earl Clarence and Laurabie (Van Fossen) Miracle.

Roy was a veteran of the United States Army. He built homes for the James K. Swain Company for over 25 years and was the owner of Miracle's Remodeling for over thirty years. Roy was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where he often helped with cooking, the fellowship table and coffee hour and was a member of the Candlelighters. Roy and his wife, Reola, went on multiple mission trips with the youth of the church each year where they would help build and remodel homes. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #804 in St. Louisville. He was a mentor to many men.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Reola D. (Brown) Miracle, whom he married March 21, 1954; and by a daughter, Juli A. Miracle of Newark; a son, Steven R. (Mary Lynn) Miracle of Upper Arlington; two step-grandchildren, Glenn and Alexa; a sister, Viola Jurden of Newark; a brother, Kenneth Miracle of Round Rock, Texas; several nieces and nephews; and close friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Nichols and Myrtle Wills; and by a brother, Edward Miracle.

A special thanks to friends at First United Methodist Church for their many acts of kindness and to Hospice of Central Ohio for their excellent care.

Friends may call from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, at the church, 88 North Fifth Street, Newark.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or Hospice of Central Ohio.

The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit www.hendersonvanatta.com to view a memorial and to leave a message of condolence for the family.

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Published by Advocate from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Roy Miracle

12 Entries

Kathy Swain

July 14, 2011

As an OSU fan myself I can understand and appreciate the tribute. He worked for my father, Jim Swain, when I was young and I remember talking with him when we would visit Dad on one of the houses they were building.
What wonderful and fun memories you must have of him. All my best to you and your family. Kathy Swain

Dad is now the permanent "I" in 0-H-I-O. This pic is on the OSU O-H-I-O site!! I have no doubt this gave dad a giggle and smile!

Juli Miracle

July 9, 2011

TESSA ELDER

July 8, 2011

reola and family i am so sorry for your loss.I loved working with you both at church.i just read the obituary today my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. sincerely Tessa Elder

Robert Miracle

July 6, 2011

Reola
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you on you loss. We have been away from Onio for 17 yrs now and live in Anderson South Carolina. It was a long time ago when I last saw you two.
I will remember all of the great work you did for your chruch. I had several people see my name and ask if I was related to you. I was always proud to say that I was.
We hope to get back in Ohio in August. My wife and I our photographers now and travel around the country taking pictures.
I am the son of Harold and Corine Mirace.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Robert and Linda Miracle

Cherisse Hopper

July 3, 2011

Dear Reola and Julie,
Fellowship time between services just won't be the same without Roy. His smile as he served coffee was something to look forward to on Sunday mornings. God bless and keep you.

Dick Smith

July 3, 2011

Reola and family, Our condolonces on the passing of Roy. I worked with Roy in the mid sixties & early seventies on many Swain houses including my own. Roy was an expert craftsman and good friend, liked by all. He will be missed. Dick & Marilyn Smith

July 2, 2011

Reola and family, My deepest sympathy and condolonces on the passing of your dear husband Roy.. I had known Roy for many years when I lived in Newark. I worked with him in the sixties and seventies until I moved to AZ. Roy was always a great friend . My prayers are with Roy, you and the family.
Calvin Varner (Mansfield, Ohio) and Helen

Dave Bibler

July 2, 2011

Reola,

I'm sorry that I won't be able to make the calling hours but I wanted to let you know how much Roy will be missed. You are two of the nicest people I know and his loss will leave a huge void at the First U.M. Church. I remember teasing both of you on several occasions when you were working late at night at the church preparing food for a meal that you should just bring cots and spend the night. And there was the time when my daughter was locked out of the house and Roy tried to help her get in. He was a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Richard Carter

July 2, 2011

Reola and family. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Roy worked on the first home I had built in 1965 and did fine work. God now has a good carpenter to help him.

Cathy Ponsi (Sines

July 2, 2011

Reola, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband in December, so I know what you are going through. My husband was 47. You were very blessed to have so many happy years together. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Arny

July 2, 2011

Reola and family, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all today over the
passing Of Roy. We thought so much of Roy. You both were always so special to us.

Our Love and Prayers, Chuck & Mary Arny

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