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Surfside Beach Robert Edward Miller, Sr. Robert Edward Miller, Sr., age 69, passed peacefully Monday, December 19, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Yonkers, NY, Mr. Miller was the son of the late Edward John Miller, Jr. and Dorothy May Helena Miller. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Miller. Mr. Miller joined the U.S. Navy immediately following his graduation from Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, NY, where he served on the S.S. Mullinnix during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On March 14, 1964 he married the love of his life, Sharon Irene Altman. Retired from Lucent Technologies, Mr. Miller was a life member serving more than 50 years as a fireman for the Montrose Fire Department. Following his promotion to First Lieutenant and then Captain, Mr. Miller served as Vice President and then President of the Cortlandt Engine Company. He also served on the Board of Governors and was a Volunteer Fireman with the Buchanan Fire Department, Buchanan, NY. Mr. Miller was an avid hunter and was a life member of the 110 Rod and Gun Club in Lagrange, NY. Because of his great dancing ability, Mr. Miller was known as "Jivey" to his friends. He was an active member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Sharon Miller; daughter, Robin Marie Scott, Myrtle Beach; sons, Robert Edward Miller, Jr., Surfside Beach; Michael Christopher (Doreen) Miller, Surfside Beach; grandchildren, Conrad Fraser Scott, GA; Michael Christopher Miller, Jr., Surfside Beach; great grandson, Matthew Gabriel, FL; sisters, Patricia (Ken) Pole, NY; Jeanne (Paul) O'Brien, NY; brother, Edward (Donna) Miller, FL; uncle, Radford (Marietta) Miller, NY. Mr. Miller leaves a legacy of devotion to his family, country, friends and public service. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial mass to be held 9:30 AM Friday, December 23, 2011 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Fr. Ray Carlo celebrant. The family would like to express a special thanks to Tidelands Hospice for their caring and compassionate assistance. You are truly Angels of Mercy. Sign an online register book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Robert Miller

October 17, 1942 - December 19, 2011