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Gardner Miller Obituary

Gardner Bowne Miller Proud World War II Veteran Gardner Bowne Miller, age 93 of Dataw Island, SC formally of Montclair, NJ passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 11am at Sea Island Presbyterian Church with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery at 2pm with military honors. Son of the late Donald M. Miller and Marion Miller. 1942 Graduate of McDonough Military Academy. From there, he entered the Army Airborne 503rd in 1943 and later shipped out to the Philippines. He parachuted onto Corregidor in 1945 liberating "The Rock" from its Japanese occupiers. Following World War II he attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. He attended Graduate School and earned his Law Degree at Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ. He practiced Family Law in Montclair, NJ. He proudly achieved an "A" rating with Martindale-Hubbell, was a Charter Member of the American Matrimonial Academy, Member of the Essex County, NJ Bar Association and headed the Juvenile Conference Committee. He was recognized and published in Town & Country Magazine as of the Top Matrimonial Attorneys in the State of New Jersey. He was a Member of the Montclair Golf Club until he retired in 1993 to Dataw, SC. There he enjoyed golf and croquet as a member of the Dataw Island Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Paul H. Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Norma G. Miller; (6) Children: Gardner Miller Jr. of MA, Daniel Miller of PA, Jeanne Miller-Bush(Mike) of CA, Christopher Brenner(June) of MD, Lesley Brenner of VA and Andrea Miller(Erik) of SC; (5) Grandchildren and (5) Great grandchildren. Gardner's many interests included fishing, sailing, golfing, swimming, croquet and spending time with his dear friends in the 82nd Airborne and Thursday Lunch Group. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Friends of Caroline Hospice, Port Royal, SC. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Published by The Island Packet on Nov. 10, 2018.
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To the family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the loving support of your family, friends and prayers sustain you through this very difficult time. Isaiah 57:15

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November 12, 2018

My deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May the comfort from our loving God bring peace and warmth. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories. (Jeremiah 29:11 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.)

November 12, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

November 12, 2018

Please accept my sincerest
condolences. You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, May you find comfort in the memories that you share.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 .

November 12, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences.You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give you and your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace will give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and your family and the comfort in the memories that you shared. 2 Thessalonians 2 15,16 .

M C

November 12, 2018

May Gods promise found in John 6: 40, of the hope to see our loved ones again,comfort your heart and give you peace,strength and hope in the day ahead.

November 12, 2018

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Beaufort National Cemetery

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