Born on October 13, 1943 in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
Passed February 25, 2025 in Palm Bay, Florida
Milton Miller (Buster) passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 13, 1943 to Milton Emerson Miller and Irene McCoy Sharp Miller in Bristol, Pennsylvania. It’s where he was a member of his high school band and met his high school sweetheart, Judith Ann Sacwright Miller. They Married on April 24, 1965, and started their family right away, raising four children together.
Milton moved his family to Northern Virginia in 1970 when he began his career as a Washington DC Firefighter (DCFD Engine 16, Truck 3, Battalion 6 “Midnight Express”) working his way up to Chiefs Aide serving under Chief Bill Embrey until his retirement in 1995. Milton was a volunteer firefighter in Bristol, Pennsylvania and Manassas, Virginia. He was a youth sports coach for SYA and CYA, where his football team had several years of being undefeated and he was so proud of all the young kids he coached.
After his retirement he moved to Melbourne, Florida. He was a member of the Titusville, Florida train club where he made several great friends and assisted in building train platforms.
Milton is preceded in death by his parents Milton E. Miller and Irene Sharp Miller; two granddaughters Jessica Ann Knight Taylor and Calliegh Grace Miller.
He is survived by his wife Judy Miller; four children Donna Marie Miller Coleman (Stuart), Nancy Lynn Miller Dahle (Scott), Patricia Ann Miller Dove (Jamie) and Brian Keith Miller. Milton had Milton had one brother, Bill Miller (Fran) who resides in Yardley, Pennsylvaniz and 9 grandchildren Kelly, Danny, Kristen, Scotty, Brittany, Emily, Samantha, Alyssa and Laci, as well as 14 great grandchildren.
More than anything else, Milton loved his family and was always there for each and every one of us.
10 entries.
Valerie Jean Thomas
from Georgetown wrote on March 4, 2025:
Milton was a really nice man.I spent alot of time at his home.He loved his family.He loved being a coach.He really loved being a fire fighter.That was his career.My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family.He will be missed.
Bill Embrey
from Alexandria VA wrote on March 4, 2025:
Milton was a Professional Firefighter, 6th Battalion Fire Chief's Aide, and a Loving Husband and Dad. It was my Honor to have known and worked with Milton.
Brian and Breanne Miller (Son)
from Melbourne wrote on March 4, 2025:
Dad, you were a great man , coach ,and firefighter .this world seems so empty now. Breanne my wife to be loves you as much as I do , I refuse to say goodbye Dad.... so I will see you when it is my time to go home with the lord . Love you Pops.
Love ,
Brian &Breanne
Sheri Holman
from Amissville Va wrote on March 4, 2025:
Miss the Manassas Days.
Cheri Quattrocchi
from Stafford wrote on March 4, 2025:
So sorry for your loss. Milton was like a dad to me, with me and Donna being best friends, all the fun sleepovers I had at your house. Playing Atari Kaboom. My prayers are with Mom, and Donna, Nancy, Patty & Brian, along with all the grandkids. May GOD wrap you in his arms during this difficult time. RIP Dad.
Martha Vasquez
from Manassas wrote on March 4, 2025:
He was an amazing person. Great husband, father and coach. So thankful for knowing him
Sending love to the whole family.
Martha and Garrett
Maria C Procter
from Culpeper wrote on March 4, 2025:
Dear Miller Family,
I've basically known you since I was 8. 50 years of friendship. Milt always made me.feel.like.one of his own. He had such a big personality, the greatest bear hugs and support for everyone.
He will be missed immensely!
I pray for comfort.and peace that supersedes human understanding.
Lots of love, Maria Procter family
Kathy Fiocco Schafer
from Croydon, Pa wrote on March 4, 2025:
Sincere condolences to the whole Miller family, especially Judy and Nancy. I have known the family for a long time and know they all loved each other. My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this sad and difficult time. Take care and re.ember all the good times!
Samuel Watson
from Bristol wrote on March 4, 2025:
Rest easy my friend. We had many fires together at AH&L company in Bristol. Pa.
Patricia Millef Dove
from New Market wrote on March 4, 2025:
I could not ask for a better Daddy. He was loyal, kind, and cared about others especially his family. There is a true hole in our hearts and lives without you here. Rest peacefully Daddy! Take care of our jessiboo in heaven.
Born on October 13, 1943 in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
