Fred L. Miller

Fred L. Miller, age 75, of Gore, VA, died Friday, October 18, 2013, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Mr. Miller was born in 1938 in Roanoke, VA, the son of the late Henry and Rosa Miller. He was a 1957 graduate of Lucy Addison High School. Fred enlisted in the United States Navy in 1957, retiring in 1979 during which time served in Vietnam and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Miller was a member of Sweet Union Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia. Fred was a loving husband, father and friend to many. In his spare time he enjoyed all sports especially golfing, as well as the beautiful mountains of Virginia.

He married Ann Renee LaPlante on May 22, 1971, in Arlington, VA.

Surviving with his wife is a son, Chris Scott Miller and wife, Tina of Chantilly, VA, one grandchild, one great grandchild, sisters; Stella Grant, Charlene Randolph and Narcissus Bishop, and brothers; Gordon Miller and Dennis Miller, as well as many nieces, nephews cousins and many close friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Michael Miller, and a brother, Jerry Miller.

Fred’s Family will be conducting services at a later date in Roanoke, Virginia. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery.

Contributions to honor the memory of Fred Miller may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warriors Foundation, PO Box 75817, Topeka, KS 66675.