Miller, Sr., Walter Phillip

Walter Phillip Miller, Sr., 95, of Willis, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2026. Born on October 21, 1931, in Quantico, Virginia, Walt was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.

Walt served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War before attending Virginia Tech, where he met and married the love of his life, Cora Ann Gardner. Persisting through a tumultuous childhood, Walt became a pillar of strength, tolerance, and charity for his family, church, and community. Rather than seek public accolades, Walt’s true essence shone through his quiet devotion to those he loved – doing everything in his power to care for his daughter Ann Lee during a devastating illness and devoting himself to raising his grandson Josh.

He was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Ann Lee. Walt is survived by his devoted wife, Cora Ann; his sons, Walter, Jr. (Rachael) and Ross (Chloe); and his beloved grandchildren, Sarah, Josh, Liam, Conor, and Charlotte.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Noon in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Josh Kilbourne, Rev. Dalton Richardson, and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be held in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Military Rites by the Air Force. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to the Medical Charities of Floyd c/o 100 East Main Street Room 206 Floyd, VA 24091 or Plenty! Farm and Food Bank c/o 192 Elephant Curve Rd NW Floyd, VA 24091