Charles Max Miller

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Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory - Peters Creek Road

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Roanoke, Virginia

Charles Miller Obituary

Charles Max Miller, 87, of Roanoke peacefully went home to join his parents, Luther and Myrtle; his wife, Jessie; sister, Doris; and brother, Ike in their heavenly home on Sunday, June 6, 2010. He was born December 28, 1922, in Rileyville, Va., and served with the United States Army in Germany during World War II. He retired as a teletype/ telegraph operator with the Norfolk and Western Railway. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family, son, Ronnie and wife, Sandra, of Roanoke; daughter, Linda and husband, Bob Sismour, of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; three grandchildren, Amanda and Austin Miller, and Chole Sismour; sister, Josephine and husband, Ned, of Maryland; brother, Jim and wife, Kay, of Rileyville, Va.; and a number of nieces and nephews. A very special thanks to the staff at Salem Health and Rehab Center for their great care and compassion. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by Dr. Kenneth P. Lane. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road, 366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Miller

4 Entries

ronald miller

June 10, 2010

dad we love & miss you ronnie & sandra

Smith Family

June 8, 2010

To the Miller Families, We are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a fine man and a great neighbor. God bless you all, David, Susan, Daniel, D.J., Paige, and Elliott

Farah Thomason

June 7, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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