John R. Miller
August 17, 2019
John R Miller, Jr. of Woodbridge VA, died August 17, 2019 at his home in Woodbridge. Lt Col Miller served 20 years with distinction in the United States Air Force, including a position as the Air Force Junior Officer of the Year. While serving as a Petroleum Officer in Vietnam and Thailand, he earned a Bronze Star for valor. He also purchased petroleum for the national Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and later served as the Energy Conservation Officer on the Air Staff at the Pentagon. After retiring he served for 16 years as Director, Member Services and Marketing for the 400,000-member Retired Officers Association. He was responsible for changing the name of the 50 year old association to Military Officers Association of America. As a committed Christian, John also served in various positions on Immanuel Anglican Church’s leadership team including Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Vestry member, Treasurer, and Move Team Chairman. He served the Diocese of the Mid Atlantic on the Standing Committee, Finance Committee, and as a lay delegate to the Anglican Church in North America. John was a Master Gardener who trained members of the community in environmental lawn care through a series of two-hour presentations. He also served as Chairman of the Extension Leadership Council helping to direct the activities of the County Extension Service. John is survived by Chloellen, his wife of 52 years; daughter Semra Staut, son Evan Miller (Tonya), and granddaughter Audrey Miller all from Charlotte, NC; sister Monica Koenigsberg of Westcliffe, CO; godson Randy Pratt of Topeka, KS; numerous friends, and his Immanuel Anglican Church family. Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Anglican Church, 1529 Old Bridge Rd #103, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
John R Miller, Jr. of Woodbridge VA, died August 17, 2019 at his home in Woodbridge. Lt Col Miller served 20 years with distinction in the United States Air Force, including a position as the Air Force Junior Officer of the Year. While serving... View Obituary & Service Information