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Robert Miller Obituary
Bob owned and operated the former Franklin Hardware of Lewes, DE for 43 years. Golfing was his passion and singing was his life. He was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for 70 years. He was also a member of the Men's Chorus started by Bill Earl.
Bob served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan and Indochina during the 1950's. Bob served in the American Legion for 65 years and the Odd Fellows Lodge for over 60 years.
People also will remember him in the little Model T he had in all the Christmas parades and the Lewes Doo-Dah parade. Bob was the president of the Milton PTA and worked with the group who consolidated Milton, Lewes and Rehoboth school districts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Minnie Miller; step-father, Paris Carpenter; sister, Helen Walls; and great-granddaughter, Sophia Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria of 64 years; son, Kenny and wife, Anna, of Georgetown; and daughter, Donna Lannom and fiancé, Doug Carter, of Lewes. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Darci Cummins and husband, Sean, of Laurel; Stephanie Miller and fiancé, Tim Halter, of Millsboro; and Sarah Miller and fiancé, Richard Maddux, of Seaford. His surviving great-grandchildren include Haley and Marli Cummins and Luke Joseph. Additionally, Bob is survived by his sister, Gwen Bunting and her husband, Harold, of Milton; and his god-daughter, Terri Betts Carey. He dearly loved his family.
He leaves many friends, his golf partner, Harold Betts; his oyster sandwich friend Lester Radke; and a special friend, Gary Clegg, of Lake City, Fla.
Due to the COVID-19 virus, a memorial services will be held at a later date at Goshen United Methodist Church in Milton.
In lieu of flowers, please remember Bob by making a donation to Goshen United Methodist Church - Bob Miller Memorial Fund, 103 Mulberry St., Milton, DE 19968
Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Milton.
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WAYNE AND JANET CALLAWAY
March 29, 2020
ROBERT J MILLER AND WIFE WERE THE GREATEST COUPLE THAT TOWN HAS HAD IN QUITE SOMETIME, WE WILL MISS YOU BOB AND GLORIA NAD YOUR CHILDREN I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST THEY ONLY MADE ONE BOB MILLER IN AND I KNOW YOU WILL MAKE GOOD PERSON TO WALK WITH GOD, WAYNE AND JANET CALLAWAY AND AND ANYONE ELSE THAT KNEW YOU
March 24, 2020
My sincere condolences to Robert's family. May the God of peace and comfort be with the family during this most difficult time.
Allen McIlvain
March 24, 2020
Bob was a lifesaver to me in my early years, he seemed to know a great deal about most any maintenance or repair issue. Most of all he taught me how to think and figure things out for myself, he was a great teacher. I really missed him when he retired.
Connie Groll
March 21, 2020
Bob was a dedicated part of Lewes history. He & Gloria ran the only hardware store downtown serving us well. They were always helpful & a pleasure doing business with throughout the many years. We certainly missed this special pair when they decided to move on with their lives, but understood. He gave countless hours serving us with extra care & always with a smile. Rest well Bob.
DAVID C L VESSELS
March 19, 2020
I knew and liked Mr. Miller from my visits to his Hardware store on 2nd Street in Lewes,De, God Bless his Soul !
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