Charles Warren Miller

 Charles Warren Miller, 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in the Health Center at The Pines at Davidson. He was born on December 28, 1920 in Zionsville, PA to Horace S. Miller and Celia Rothenberger Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Willard, Leroy, Harley and sisters, Helen and Esther.  

 Mr. Miller was a graduate of Emmaus High School in PA and Bliss Electrical School in Washington, D.C. He was first employed by C & P Telephone Co. in Maryland before serving in the U.S. Army, Signal Corp, from 1942 to 1946.  After an Honorable discharge, he returned to    C & P Telephone Co. and transferred to Southern Bell in Charlotte in1969 as a facility supervisor in the Traffic Department with Network Design.  He later held the position of Traffic Engineer.  He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the C & P Glee Club.  He retired in 1984.  In retirement, his hobbies were playing golf, raising azaleas, fixing things around the house, working puzzles (crossword & sudoku), and oil painting.  His paintings have been enjoyed by both family and friends alike and were often displayed at The Pines.

 He was a longtime member of Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte, before moving to Davidson and joining Davidson College Presbyterian Church. He loved his Lord and was a faithful follower serving in many ways such as attending Bible studies, singing in the church choir, and accompanying his daughter’s youth group/choir on a month long mission trip.  

 He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy M. Miller; daughter, Janet M. Rowland and husband Larry; grandson, Kemp Rowland; granddaughter, Amy Rowland; great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Misenheimer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

  Dad, “Popeye”, “Uncle Charles”, we are going to miss you so much.  You have always been so kind, loving, faithful, courteous, patient, and caring to your family and to all who knew you.  We saw how hard working, honest, and conscientious you were and your continued thirst for learning and trying new things in retirement. You have always been a great source of wisdom and you were a great role model for life. You set the bar high for us to follow in your footsteps and you’ve always had our utmost respect.  We can’t begin to describe the hole in our hearts right now, but we know we will see you in Heaven again someday.  We love you and will always cherish our memories of you.

  The family will receive friends Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.  Burial will follow at Harmony Grove Friends Church cemetery in Yadkinville, NC with military honors.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:  The Resident Fund, The Pines at Davidson,400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC 28036.  

 Condolences may be offered at: www.raymerfh.com