Calvin Harold Miller Sr.,74 years old of Honey Brook, died on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Keystone Villa in Ephrata, following an illness.
He was born in Coatesville on May 19,1947. Calvin was the son of Dorothy (Bixler) Miller of Potter County, Pa, and the late Harold M. Miller.
He was a graduate of Twin Valley High School and lived in Honey Brook all his life. After high school, Calvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served is Country from April 4, 1968, to January 27, 1971. During his time in the USMC, he served in Vietnam, he received the following metals: The Navy Achievement Medal “W/V”, Purple Heart (2), Combat Action Ribbon, national Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal “W/4, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device (60) and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm and gold frame. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant.
Upon returning from the Vietnam War, Calvin worked for Allen IX and Frank. He retired after 35 years at Wyeth Labs as a Machinist. In addition to raising his family, Calvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and going to Potter County. He was also a huge Eagles and Phillies fan.
Calvin is preceded by his father Harold M. Miller, younger brother Barry l. Miller and his sweetheart Louise (Townsend) Smith.
Calvin Miller is survived by his mother Dorothy (Bixler) Miller, son Calvin H. and his wife Samantha Miller of Texas, Three daughters: Tracy Miller and her Fiancé Kenneth Hoffman of Honey Brook, Shelly and her husband Darren Seeberger of Birdsboro and Tammy and her husband Josh Glick of Atglen. A niece, Jennifer Dean-Inman. Grandchildren; Catherine McLellan, Lawrence and his wife Samantha Mattson, Tiffany Mendenhall, bonus granddaughter Jillian Mohoski, Jonathan Noel, Lauren Noel, Brianna Noel, Benjamin Seeberger, Addison Seeberger. Great, grandchildren Jaina and Nora McLellan, Isabella Mendenhall and Sarah and Mackenzie Mattson.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 at 2 PM from The Labs Funeral Home, Inc., 141 Pequea Ave. , Honey Brook, Pa., with Pastor William “Bill” Wisneski officiating. Interment with USMC Military Honors will be held at the Honey Brook Methodist Cemetery. A calling hour will be held one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made in the memory of Calvin to Vietnam Veterans Memorial, In Care Of, Trust for The National Mall, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite # 370, Washington, DC 20004.
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com