Robert H. Miller

Robert was born in Lanark, Illinois and moved to Poquoson, VA where he lived for over 60 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Watkins Miller; parents, Harve Miller and Verna Spinka Miller; and sister, Wilma Durocher. Alive to cherish his memory is daughter, Cynthia Owen and husband, Marshall; five grandchildren: Greg Dancy and wife, Kelly, Christina Wallace and husband, Nick and daughter Waverly, Kevin Dean and wife, Natalie and children, Logan and Amelia, Ashley Hughes and husband, Johnnie and children, Alyssa and Braxton, Evan Dean and wife, Brittney and children, Crystal, Ryan and Chloe; care givers, Nell Hogge, Pat Goslee; nephew and caregivers, Jim Perdue and wife, Alice, along with several more nieces and nephews who lived close by and helped him and cared for him. Surviving nephew, Greg Durocher from San Diego, and niece, Patricia Durocher and nephew from San Antonio loved him and encouraged him from afar. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Estelle Hautz and brother-in-law, Kenneth Watkins both of Poquoson.

Robert was a veteran of the Navy and served for several years. After his time in the Navy, he worked at Universal Leaf Corporation for over 50 years as a tobacco inspector. He was also a member of the Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Poquoson.

The family will receive friends at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home on Monday, May 11th, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Parklawn Memorial Park.