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1948
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2012
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Thomas Miller Obituary
A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Stover Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jane Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens with military honors by United States Marine Corp.
Mr. Miller was born October 12, 1948 in Front Royal, a son of the late Margaret R. Houghton. He was raised by his late grandparents, Pete and Ella Houghton of Front Royal. He was retired as the general superintendent for Flippo Construction Company, Forestville, MD and served in the United States Marines Corp. during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Shenandoah American Legion Post No. 77 and Strasburg Moose Lodge No. 403.
Surviving are his son, Thomas M. Miller, II of Woodstock and two daughters, Cathy E. Adams and husband, Jim of Willow Hill, PA and Holly A. Miller of Strasburg; three brothers, Wayne Miller of Winchester, Richard Miller of Apopka, FL and Kenny Miller of Winchester; five grandchildren, Nikki Miller, Jodi Adams, Jamie Adams, Madison Miller and Grace Miller; also very close family and friends, Ray and Mine Santmyers, Jonathan "Champ" Houghton, John Marsh and Buster.
He was preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Hank Blakely, Mike Santmyers, Jim Adams, Dylan Bradley, Jake Houghton, Dusty Harbaugh, Sammy Henry and Pete Pomeroy.
The family will receive friends at Stover Funeral Home, 177 N. Holliday St., Strasburg on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will meet there at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc., 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Miller
Cynthia T Hanson
December 30, 2012
In dignity and honor, and with a bit of fun, Tommy Miller walked this land, the truth of this shines forth in his children and grand children. He will be missed.
Judy Beaty
December 29, 2012
I have not seen Tommy for many years but would find myself wondering about him at times he was a very kind person always had a great smile. He was full of life. Rest in peace old friend.
Eric Evans
December 28, 2012
Rest in peace my friend.
Eric Fesperman
December 28, 2012
When I was younger he was like a second Father to me. His exterior may have seemed rugged to some but his heart was full of honorable and good intentions. He will be greatly missed and always respected.
Dick & Sandi Kirkland
December 28, 2012
God Bless each and every one of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. Tom was a great friend and neighbor. He will truly be missed.
CHINA GIBSONS
December 27, 2012
TO ALL THE FMILY GOD BE WITH U IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.WE LOVE U.AND U WILL NEVER BE GOTTON,U WILL BE MISS AND U NARE IN A GREAT PLACE AND HAVE PEACE.
amber williams
December 27, 2012
u will be miss GREAT UNCLEtommy,i didnt get a chance to see u some day i will see u in heaven,GOD GOT U COVER NOW NO MORE SICKNESS U AND UR FAMILY WILL REMAIN IN MY PRAYERS LOVE U
christine williams
December 27, 2012
going to miss u uncle tommy love u
CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
December 27, 2012
UNCLE TOMMY U GONNA BE MISS U LOVE U LIVE IN PEACE NOMORE SICKNESS FOR U...
Sammy & Virginia Henry
December 27, 2012
Tom,Kathy,Holly and grandchildren, Your Uncle Sambo and Aunt Virginia are praying that the memories of your dad and poppy will help bring you through these tuff times. Our thoughts are with all of you. Love all of you!
UNVLE TOMMY U WILL BE MISS AND MAY GOD BE WITH U U ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW NOMORE SICKNESS AND I WILL MEET U UP THERE LOVE U UNCLE TOMMY
CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
December 27, 2012
Dan Buckley
December 27, 2012
May God give you peace during your time of sorrow. Tom will be missed so very much by those he touched. Our memories of him will live long.
Roland Palmer
December 27, 2012
Tommy you will always be missed You are in a good place now rest in peace
Thomas Miller
December 27, 2012
May God be with you and give you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. May He heal your hearts and help you to retain all the good memories to help carry you through life. He will be missed very much.
The Larry Houghton Family
December 27, 2012
To the entire family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Penny & Bill Conner
Joan&Dennis Fern
December 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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