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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel Miller, beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this life on February, 17th 2025 at the age of 65. Born in Charleston, WV, Joel was the son of the late Delores and Babe (Morris) Miller. He was a man who embraced life with humor, intellect, and boundless curiosity, always willing to lend a hand or share a joke.

Joel grew up in Charleston, …

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Remembering my beloved husband on this first anniversary of his passing. The Yahrzeit candle has been burning all day i…
Remembering my beloved husband on this first anniversary of his passing. The Yahrzeit candle has be…
Remembering my beloved husband on this first anniversary of his …
Sitting outside on our patio and making jokes and laughing.
Sitting outside on our patio and making jokes and laughing.
Sitting outside on our patio and making jokes and laughing.
I search for you guys all the time I didn’t know Joel passed you guys were such a great family truly one of a kind man …
I search for you guys all the time I didn’t know Joel passed you guys were such a great family trul…
I search for you guys all the time I didn’t know Joel passed you…
To the entire family I’m very sorry for your loss.  My daughter Jessica was friends with Molly and Renee and Joel alway…
To the entire family I’m very sorry for your loss.  My daughter Jessica was friends with Molly and …
To the entire family I’m very sorry for your loss.  My daughter …

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What were Joel's favorite games to play?
Bowling, Golfing, Backgammon and games with jokes he would play on people.
Bowling, Golfing, Backgammon and games with jokes he would play on people.
Bowling, Golfing, Backgammon and games with jokes he would play on people.
What were Joel's favorite movies?
Seabiscuit, Field of Dreams, The Quiet Man, Cinderella Man and Schindler's List.
Seabiscuit, Field of Dreams, The Quiet Man, Cinderella Man and Schindler's List.
Seabiscuit, Field of Dreams, The Quiet Man, Cinderella Man and Schindler's List.
What were Joel's favorite books?
Ainslie's Guide to Harness Racing was the only book he ever read.
Ainslie's Guide to Harness Racing was the only book he ever read.
Ainslie's Guide to Harness Racing was the only book he ever read.
What were Joel's favorite ways to exercise?
When he was younger, weightlifting and older, walking short distances.
When he was younger, weightlifting and older, walking short distances.
When he was younger, weightlifting and older, walking short distances.

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Born

October 19th, 1959
Charleston, WV
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Graduated from high school

1977
Capital High School, Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV
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Got married to Renee Miller

May 25th, 1984
Winchester, Virginia

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