John W. Miller

John W. Miller, 91, of Osterburg, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his

loving family, on January 4, 2026.

He was born on November 20, 1934, in New Paris; son of the late Verwin (Bussie) and

Beulah (Shaulis) Miller.

On September 17, 1960, he married the love of his life, Charlotte L. Miller, who proceeded him in death on December 17, 2025.

He is survived by his two children, Deborah Callihan and husband James of Osterburg;

and Douglas Miller and wife Dedria of Osterburg; three grandchildren, Jody Callihan

and wife Christine of Silver Spring, Maryland; Tyler Miller and wife Sommer of

Osterburg; Alyssa Miller of New Paris; four great-grandchildren, Maeve, Gavin, Everlee,

and Ivy; sisters, Eileen Tanzey of Alum Bank, Barbara Slagle of Georgia, Pattsi Wiley of

Georgia; and brother, Sam Miller of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Charlotte, brother’s Charles, James, Ray

and infant Glen Douglas, and sister Charlotte.

John worked along-side his father doing carpentry and masonry work before serving in

the Army for two years in Germany, from 1957 through 1959. He could also be found

zipping around local racetracks in the #25 Dulls’ Auto Wrecker. John could fix anything,

and he worked for 33 years as the Maintenance Director of Winder Hospital. John

loved working with his hands and being outside, from hunting and fishing (he was an

exceptional marksman), to working on and painting cars, to growing the best sweet corn

along Bobs Creek Road. He was also quite the builder, having built his own home and

helping build, and being a lifetime member of, the Chestnut Ridge Bow and Gun Club.

John loved spending time with his family, and those great-grandkids sure made him

smile. He was a cherished husband, father, pap, and great-pap. John was affiliated

with the Bobs Creek Community Church.

The family would like to thank Dr. Patrick Gray and 365 Hospice, Nancy Williams’

Personal Care Home, and UPMC Home Nursing for all the care they gave him.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, January 7 from 4 - 8 p.m. and on

Thursday, January 8 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 11 a.m., all at

the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home, with Pastor Gary Blankley officiating.

Interment will be held at the Bedford County Memorial Park.