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Warren Martin Miller
Virginia Beach - Warren Martin Miller, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, after a lengthy bout with cancer. Warren was surrounded by his family, who have a great deal of love and respect for him. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Warren Martin Miller of Castleton-on-the-Hudson NY, and Virginia Woodard Miller-Choate of Norfolk, VA.
Warren is survived by his wife, Robin Dixon Miller; daughter, Cindi Calimer; sons, Justin Walker and his wife, Christy, Jesse Walker, and Ryan Hargis all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by a sister, Virginia Groom of Phoenix AZ; a grandson, Matthew Mepham; his niece, Cathy Kleeman of Phoenix AZ; and his nephew, John Groom of Alexandria, VA.
He attended University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the American University, receiving a BA degree in Advertising.
Creative Innovation in the field of advertising and daily living best describes Warren, and a life well lived. He was never idle with his hands or creative mind. His lifelong passion for radio and music began at age 13 when he started working for a radio station in Arlington Virginia. In addition to his work in radio advertising, including writing and producing commercials, he was also a guitar and country music performer. He was first to record under contract with United Artists. He made several appearances on Dick Clark's American Band Stand. His music, known as rock-a-billy, continues to have fans as far away as Western Europe. Warren moved to Virginia Beach in 1962 along with Marge & George Crump to start WCMS Country Music Radio Station. He later started the American Broadcasting School at WCMS, and D'Arcy Recording Label. Blending his radio and musical careers, he opened "Studio Center Corporation" in 1966. The first independent production facility between Washington D.C. and Charlotte N.C. Studio Center eventually had numerous studios from Norfolk VA. to Las Vegas, Nevada. He sold the business in 2004 and Studio Center continues to flourish to this day. At the time of the sale, Studio Center was known to be the largest volume producers of custom broadcast advertising in the US, and many foreign countries as well. Receiving over 670 awards, many of which Warren was personally involved. Warren credits the success of Studio Center to the many talented and creative people who have worked along with him.
Warren received the Hampton Roads "Silver Medal Award" in 1990, for creative excellence in his contribution to the company, community, and advancement of advertising.
One of his greatest achievements was the innovation of the entire industry of ISDN multi studio recording. This provided a way to connect top voice talent and clients from coast to coast and around the world into one central recording studio via ISDN lines, with the clarity as if all are in the same sound room.
He was Past President of AFGHR serving on its board of Directors for three different periods. He served as the Addy Awards Chairman. Formerly active in the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce & Better Business Bureau he also served in helping to establish the VA Beach Neptune Festival and was Chairman one year of the "First Citizen of Norfolk" Award. Other interest he found enjoyable were Architectural and Landscape Design, from concept to completion and car shows, especially Barrett Jackson Car Show.
Warren is a member of Spring Branch Community Church, 1500 N. Great Neck Rd., VA Beach where a memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015. He will be buried in The Stonewall Jackson Cemetery in Lexington, VA. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy be sent to Spring Branch Community Church Orphan Network or Building Fund, or to EVMS Leroy T Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through hdoliver.com.
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Our deepest sympathy's to Robin, Jesse and the rest of the family.
Ron and Doris Likens
December 4, 2015
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Robin and her wonderful family. Warren was much loved and respected and we will miss him.
Rex and Sunni Jenkins
Rex and Sunni Jenkins
November 23, 2015
Giving thanks today for the life of Warren Miller. My deepest prayers to Robin, Jesse and the rest of your family as you leave in your wake a better life for so many. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my career more than just being a radio guy. Thanks for the chance to be heard here, there and everywhere. Plus, the chance to meet some amazing co-workers and friends. Thanks also for sharing the love of music and the love of God. Rest in Peace.
Eric Worden
November 23, 2015
My deepest Sympathies to Robin, Jesse and all of the Miller family for the loss of a great man. I had the pleasure of working for him when he brought me out of the midwestern winters to join an incredible family of producers and engineers. He was the best person one could ever hope to have as an employer. He built not only a great company but lasting friendships among the talent and producers. I will miss him but I will always remember him for taking a chance on a guy from Wisconsin to become part of his family. He will always have my utmost respect. Rest in peace any may your family only know joyful memories.
TK
Tom Kihntopf
November 23, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Robin and all of Warren's family. As manynof you knew, he had such a self-deprecating sense of humor. He was a great, yet humble, man. In all of the years I knew Warren, I never knew of his days on "American Bandstand!" He was such a strong impact in the advertising world. I vividly remember when he announced he had married Robin, the love of his life. May he rest in peace.
Jim Farmer
November 21, 2015
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