Joseph A. Miller, 57, of Kenna went home to be with the Lord March 13, 2007 at the Huntington VA Hospital after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig''s Disease.
Joe was a truck driver, an avid hunter, fisherman, and was a Marine having served in the Vietnam War. Joe received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with a Good Conduct Medal, and the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.
Joe was preceded in death by his uncle, Billy K.
Survived by: Wife, Carol Jividen Miller at home; Step-Children, Angie Noble of Kenton, OH, Kelly Spurgeon and her husband Duane of Roanoke, VA, and Derrick Mowery and his wife Alicia of Alexandria, VA; Parents, Harold and Gloria Miller of Kenna; Sister, Linda Lion of Charleston; Grandchildren, Sara and Tyler Noble of Kenton, OH, Michael, Kayla, Hannah, Tiffany, Jacob, and Brandi Spurgeon of Roanoke, VA, and Brandon and Taylor Mowery of Alexandria, VA; Loving canine companion, "Fats"; and a host of Friends.
The Funeral Service will be 6pm Saturday, March 17 at Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville with Aaron Jones officiating. Military Rites being conducted by the WV National Honor Guard. Friends may call from 3pm until service time at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to: The ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.