Ronald Lee Miller, 81, of Chester, VA departed this life peacefully at home in his chair on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Franklin Miller and Vivian Hillegass Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Hazel Benn Miller; daughters, Sherri Snelson (Donnie), and Debi Sheffield; grandchildren, Leslie Elston (Zoe), and Jake Snelson (Monica); great-grandchildren, Callie and Kahlo Elston, and Levi and Jack Snelson; brothers, Jay Miller (Nancy), and Darryl Miller (Sally); as well as numerous extended family and friends. Ron retired from Philip Morris as a resident Mechanical Engineer. He was a faithful member of Chester United Methodist Church in Chester, VA. He enjoyed singing and sang with the Joy Singers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival St., Chester, VA 23831 with the Rev. Sylvia Meadows, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chester United Methodist Church in memory of Ron. Condolences may be registered online at
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