Woodrow Wilson Miller Sr.

Woodrow Wilson Miller, Sr., 94 of St. Albans, West Virginia passed away quietly at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Woodrow was preceded in death by his father and mother, Wilson and Lula Mae Barker Miller. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Alma, Junie and Ruth; four brothers, Homer, Elmer, Sebert and Reldo. Woodrow dedicated his life to his family. He was born January 4, 1923 in Boone County, West Virginia, one of eight children. Woodrow dropped out of school to help his mother and younger siblings. He was drafted into the Army during World War II, where he served in the Army as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery gunner in the Philippines. He was wounded during an air strike and received the Purple Heart. He worked at a sawmill, in a coal mine and as a plumber before he became employed by Union Carbide. In 2012 he was recognized by the Labor International Union of North America and Local 1353 as a 50 year Union member. He married the love of his life, Pauline Eastep, on April 7, 1949, and they just celebrated 68 years of marriage. They moved to St. Albans in 1953 and have lived in the same house for 64 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He loved the outdoor! He was the person who could fix anything and did so for his whole family and friends. Woodrow was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans. He is survived by his loving wife, Pauline Eastep Miller; five children, Phil (Paulette) Acord of Chattanooga, TN., Martha (Freddie) Harless of Gilbert, WV., Woodrow (Jeanie) Miller, Jr., of Virginia Beach, VA., Elaine (Tom) Gillispie and Mark Miller all of St. Albans. Woodrow had many precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday at Faith Missionary Baptist Church and one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral service to celebrate Woodrow’s life, well lived, will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 701 MacCorkle Ave., SW, St. Albans with Pastor Mike Hager officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 701 MacCorkle Ave., SW, St. Albans, WV 25177 or Chambliss Center for Children, 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411. You may share memories of Woodrow on his tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Miller family.

Woodrow Wilson Miller Sr.

January 4, 1923 - May 21, 2017