Hilary Gerard Miller, 86 of St. Joseph Settlement, Proctor, WV died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at his residence.
He was born January 31, 1929 in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Nicholas and Mary Nolte Miller.
Hilary was a retired employee of Mobay Chemical Company, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Settlement, and a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances R. Miller; infant sons, David and Anthony Miller; a sister, Wilma Klug; and a brother, Julian Miller.
Surviving are two sons, Mark (Cheryl) Miller of St. Joseph’s Settlement and Matthew (Monica) Miller of Moundsville, WV; two daughters, Mary Kate Wright of St. Joseph’s Settlement and Meg Miller of Moundsville; grandsons, Kyle (Alicia) Wright of Moundsville, Logan Wright of St. Joseph’s Settlement and Morgan Miller of Moundsville; 3 granddaughters, Olivia Miller, Maitlyn Miller and Madison Thomas; 2 great-grandsons, Trey and Bryce Wright; 2 sisters, Helen B. Shutler and Mary Louise (Albert) Hohman of St. Joseph Settlement; and his two favorite dogs, Sadie and Pinkie.
Friends will be received Saturday, January 16, 2015 and Sunday, January 17, 2015 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby Vance Chapels, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville. Rosary devotion will take place at 7pm on Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph Settlement, with Rev. John P. McDonough as Celebrant. The Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct military graveside services.
Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, St. Joseph Settlement.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or the Marshall County Animal Shelter c/o TMCfunding.com.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.
Remembered your dad as someone who worked very hard for the community and church’ also heard he was a very good cook. Enjoyed the video of your family with dad especially the picture of him and your mom. So sorry for your loss but it’s comforting to know he’s together again with your mom.
Mary, Mark, Matt and Meg,
We wanted you to know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying that God will give you the comfort that only He can. We loved Hilary very much and really enjoyed our stay with him during the family reunion. He will be greatly missed. We love you all.
A decent honorable man. We met him a few times but instantly liked him. Meg, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers for you and your family.
May the love of God comfort you and your family during this time. We were so sorry to hear of your loss, and send Our Deepest Sympathy. Gods Blessings, Beverly and Mark Wilson
Kate, so sorry for your loss ! May your Dad rest in peace. My heart goes out to you & your family . Prayers to all Barb Palmer
We are so sorry for your loss. St. Joes just won’t be the same without him. We enjoyed his company so much. We love him and his family. God Bless you, yours and your works.
Meg, we are so very sorry for your loss!
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Please accept our sympathy and prayers. May your family know the peace of Christ in these times of great sorrow. We always will have the fondest memories of Hilary who was like a father to all his childrens friends. May he rest in peace with joy and love.
So sorry for your loss. Hilary was a good man and I always thought of him as more of an uncle than of a cousin. I have a lot of fond memories, from the beach trips to the times spent at his house growing up. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.