Daniel Miller,

Daniel Francis Miller (age, 86) went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday morning, September 17th, 2010. He passed away peacefully with his daughter Mickey at his side. Born and raised in Penns Grove, NJ, Dan was a long time resident of Pennsville. Dan was born in Philadelphia on May 30th, 1924. He was the Son of Daniel B & Elizabeth V (Walsh) Miller of Penns Grove. He attended St. James High School where he received several Academic Awards. He worked on the Wilson Liner for several years before enlisting to serve his Country in World War II with the 347th Airdrome Squadron of the Army Air Corps, serving in China, Burma, and India. He received several Decorations and Citations during his Service. He worked for DuPont’s Plant 1 in Carney’s Point, retiring when it shut down. He then worked at Kemble United Methodist Church in Woodbury for several years until a position opened up at Queen of Apostles Church which was closer to home. He handled funerals, bingo, the summer Queen of Apostles Fair and various other jobs at the Church until his Son was diagnosed with cancer. Dan was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. He also was a great baseball player himself, playing on his High School team, Du Pont team, and local Men’s leagues. He also coached his three sons in Little League. He recently became a member of Emmanuel Methodist Church in Penns Grove. He was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Son, and Brother with a generous soul. He loved his family and friends and would help anyone in need. He is survived by his Daughter Michele (Mickey) Landis of Pennsville, and Son Rodney E. Miller of Salem, Grandsons Steven E. Landis, Jr. (Olivia) Great grandchildren Emma, Isaac and Jonah, of Pennsville, Ryan Scott Miller (Robyn) Great granddaughter Titania of Brooklyn, Sister Elizabeth (Lonny) Downs of Pennsville, Sister-in-law Cora DiJosie of Delaware, Daughter-in-laws Elaine Miller of Woodbury, Yelena Antonenko Miller and Grandsons Miguel and Pavel of Russia, and many loving nieces, nephews, friends, and church family. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Phyllis Waddington Miller, sons Dan Jr and Gregg, and his parents. A memorial service celebrating Dan’s’ life will be held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church Thursday evening at 6PM, viewing from 5-6pm with fellowship immediately following the service in Wesley Hall. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in Dan’s memory to either Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Penns Grove, Pennsville Visiting Nurses Association, or to Memorial Home Health & Hospice in Pennsville.

Daniel Miller,

May 30, 1924 - September 17, 2010