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Harold Miller Obituary
Wake Forest
Harold Wayne "Hal" Miller, 79, of Wake Forest, passed away Wednesday evening March 25, 2015 at his home. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles Frederick Miller and Ruth Heginbotham Miller.
Hal graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. At MIT, Hal was a member of the Air Force ROTC and Captain of the Fencing Team. After graduation, he served 4 years as an officer in the Air Force, before continuing his defense work as a civilian. Hal spent much of his career with ITT Corporation, eventually serving as President of North American Telecommunications and a corporate vice president in NYC. While his 4 boys were growing up, he served as a Scout Master with the Boy Scouts and as Commodore of the Smoke Rise NJ Sailing Club, enjoying outdoor time with his sons.
Following his retirement from ITT, Hal became the owner of Miller's Ace Hardware, where he worked proudly with 2 of his sons for many years. After his second retirement, Hal devoted his time to many charitable activities, including Habitat for Humanity, Saint Saviour's Center on Tucker St. in Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College Board of Trustees, and the Wake Forest Historical Society.
A funeral service will be held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon March 30, 2015 at Christ Episcopal Church, 120 Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Miller is survived by his wife of 57 ½ years, Ethel Bowditch Miller; Sons, William C. Miller & wife Stacey of Beaumont, TX, Douglas W. Miller & husband Michael of Seattle, WA, Preston M. Miller & wife Elizabeth of Wake Forest, and Russell R. Miller & wife Gigi of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Miles Miller of Santa Monica, CA, Rakela Miller of Chapel Hill, Savannah Miller of Wake Forest and Samuel Miller of Wake Forest; siblings, Robert Miller & wife Connie of Winchester, VA, Alfred Miller & wife Joan of Chestertown, MD, Frances Peterson & husband Craig of Holland, PA and Edith Lipinski-Considine & husband Roy of Concord MA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Christ Church, 120 Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Friends may visit with the family prior to the service from 11:30-1:00 PM Monday in the church Parish Hall.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811)
www.brightfunerals.com
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Stephen Slade, ITT
March 22, 2022
Hal was a good friend, mentor and leader. I think i walk in his footsteps and will always remember his words of wisdom & encouragement.
April 3, 2015
Dear Ethel,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Hal on the Wake Forest Historic Preservation many years ago. He was a good man. In recent years, I remember how he enjoyed taking Cheddar on walks over at the Museum grounds. Your former home in my neighborhood will always be remembered as "the Miller House" in my memory. I hope in time, good memories will replace grief and sadness but it will take time, from one who knows. My love to you, Nancy Bates
The Miles Family
April 1, 2015
Dear Bill, Stacey, Miles, Rakela and the entire Miller Family,
A bright star has been added to the night sky. We are with you in spirit and sympathy. I know your Dad is watching over you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love, Phil, Vicki, Tory and Ben
March 31, 2015
Hal and my family were great friends up in New Jersey and Raligh.God bless Ethel and the whole family
John and Betty Mack Melbourne Fla.
Stephen Slade
March 30, 2015
Hal was a great friend and terrific leader to many of us at ITT. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with Ethyl and the boys and their families during these times. Hal lives on in those of us that he touched.
March 29, 2015
Emily and Larry from Atlanta sending love and prayers for the entire Miller family.
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