Cleveland Birl Miller

VINTON,VA--- On June 4, 2011 Cleveland Birl “Buddy” Miller, 78, of 1915 Cambridge Dr. Vinton, VA , formerly a resident of Bluefield, WV for 50 years, went to be with his Lord and Savior and to join his wife Mary KatherineMiller , who preceded him in death. Born June 30, 1932 in Simmons, WV he was the son of the late Joseph and Edith Dunford Miller. Mr. Miller was retired from Platnick Brothers where he had worked as a fabricator. After retiring he spent most of his time fixing cars and anything his family and friends brought him. He was a mechanical genius, if it didn’t get fixed it was because it couldn’t be fixed. He was a member of Christ Fellowship Church. His last wishes are that when you come to say farewell, you dress comfortably. In addition to his wife and his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Cleveland Birl Miller, Jr.; two brothers, Joseph , Jr. and Johnny Miller; four sisters, Virginia Mae, Fern Mitchem, Maxine Watkins, and Elizabeth Sadler; Daughter-in-law, Zona Miller; one grandson, Joshua Miller. Survivors include, Three sons, James A. Miller and wife Judy of Augusta, GA Samuel E. Miller of Hopewell, VA Johnny Miller and wife Ruth of Vinton, VA He loved all of his grandchildren, twenty three great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Special caregivers, Pastor Tracy Terry and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, WV with Pastor James Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV. Friends may call Monday, June 6, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so by visiting www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV is serving the Miller Family.