ana vo throne, WOODROW MILLER, JF Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - Nine Thirty in the Morning - Harmony Baptist Church 928 Hopkins Street | Augusta, Georgia ____A------- Reverend Clarence D. Hill | Presiding The Life and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Woodrow Miller, Jr. WOODROW MILLER, JR. was born on February 22,1947 to Woodrow J. Miller Sr. and Bessie R. Grafton in Richmond, Virginia. He spent his early years with his family in Petersburg, VA and Clarksdale, MS. At an early age, Woodrow displayed characteristics of intelligence, a helpful nature, an eagerness to work, and a desire to learn. Upon completion of grade school his family moved from Clarksdale, MS to Port Huron, MI. As the oldest of 14 children, Woodrow was called upon to work while in junior high school (Port Huron, MI) and help support the family at 12 years of age. In addition to working as a butcher for a local grocery store and for the Prestolite Wire & Cable Company, he was very involved with his local church (Mt. Olive Baptist Church Port Huron, MI) and the community. A consummate competitor, Woodrow enjoyed playing football and basketball. As an adult, he was a competitive racket ball and handball player as well as an avid golfer. In 1965, Woodrow enlisted in the United States Army and would go on to serve extensively in Vietnam, Korea, The Netherlands, Hong Kong and Germany. In his pursuit of excellence, his military honors included The Meritorious Service Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon/ Service Bars (2), Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Non-Commission Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3), Overseas Service Ribbon (2), Good Conduct Medal (6), and numerous commendations and cash awards. Based on his Enlisted Evaluation Reports, Woodrow Miller Jr. has consistently been praised by his superiors with the following remarks produces extraordinary results, The finest NCO I have ever worked with in 22 years of sendee, highly motivated, Master Sargent Miller is in the top one percent of all Noncommissioned Officers, Always produces maximum results, He should be considered for promotion well ahead of his peers". After retiring from the U.S. military in 1986, Woodrow continued serving in several capacities including: Telecommunication, Satellite Communication, Computer Programmer Analyst, Information System Support Administrator, Chief of Telecommunications Dhdsion (Defense Distribution Depot Memphis, TN), and Chief of the Regional Information Management Office (Eisenhower Army Medical Center Fort Gordon, GA). Additional military accomplishments include the completion of more than fifty different training courses, thirty plus courses in Leadership Development and Personnel Management, author of the Armys first Training and Evaluation Manual instructing battalions on how to integrate communications on the battlefield. Dr. Miller enjoyed learning and had an insatiable love of reading, writing and speaking. His love of reading motivated him to build an extensive home library. His desire for reading made him feel as if he could not read fast enough. So he began teaching himself speed reading and mind mapping skills in order to enhance and hone his reading abilities. He wras extremely organized and recorded everything on his calendar which read like a diary. He even recorded family visits as noted in his calendar enjoyed my visit with my son Timothy, his wife Iuyana and my two grandchildren Morgan and Matthew'. Dr. Miller set the bar high for his expressions of generosity and compassion, which was beyond measure! He loved youth and encouraged them to aspire to reach their highest potential. Pastor Miller believed strongly in the words of Isiah, Lord, here am I send me!!! Hence, he gave clothing and food to the homeless. By his example and service, he encouraged others to do likewise. Dr. Miller served as a Deacon for 10 years prior his to calling as a minister. In May of 1991, he accepted his calling into the ministry and was ordained by Pastor David Lowe, Poplar Head Baptist Church, Dealing, GA. In January of 1992, he taught both Old and New Testament courses, Sunday School Classes, Biblical Studies, Baptist Training Union, and Ethics for Todays Christians. In 1997, Reverend Dr. Woodrow Miller Jr. was approved by the church body as the seventh pastor of Harmony Baptist Church (The Second Home of Morehouse College) where he faithfully served for more than twenty- four years. As Pastor of Harmony Baptist, Dr. Miller placed strong emphasis on the chronicles of The Churchs Rich History and re-established the relationship with Morehouse College by meeting with then President Dr. Walter E. Massey and other faculty. This meeting was facilitated by Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter, Sr. who upon learning from Pastor Miller the Harmony Morehouse connection; he was happy to re-establish this relation to preserve the legacy. Under Rev. Millers leadership, he accomplished the following: He archived historical documents, erected the church marquis, fenced the church property, purchased additional land and paved the parking lot. Additionally, the church purchased a bus (cash) in 2008 to meet the transportation needs of the church. On February' 27,2011 the church celebrated the burning of the mortgage! During Dr. Millers tenure as the Senior Pastor of Harmony Baptist Church, he was The Founders Representative (Dr. William Jefferson White), tasked with the opening and closing of The Morehouse College Commencement, which, annually climaxed with the Ringing of The iconic 1778 Bell Of Old Silver Bluff Springfield Baptist Church of Augusta. Woodrow Miller, Jr. married Annie R. Boyd in Wrens, GA on November 4, 1978. They were blessed with forty-three wonderful years of marriage and two beautiful children Telisha and Timothy. He was very proud of his daughter a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicines Public Health Program and her accomplishments in the medical profession (Naturopathic Medicine), and equally proud of his son a Morehouse Alum and Professor of Music (classically trained tenor soloist). He loved his daughter by marriage, Iuyana and his two beautiful grandchildren Morgan and Matthew (The Westminster Schools)! He w as honored to have named his son, granddaughter and grandson. He was very supportive in their school life and did his best to attend every event that his schedule allowed. He was elated that both Morgan and Matthew were writing books (available in late summer/early fall at www. youngauthorspublishing.org). After living a full and productive life, Woodrow (Woody) Miller, Jr. transitioned on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Fort Gordon, GA. He wras preceded in death by his father, Woodrow J. Miller Sr., brother, James A. Miller, and sister, Dr. Joi Pimpleton. Woodrow is survived by: his wife, Annie R. Miller; daughter, Dr. Telisha W. Miller; son, I imothy (Iuyana) Miller; grandchildren, Morgan and Matthew Miller; brothers, Gregory (Senorthia) Miller, J.C. (Susan) Miller, Marvin Miller, Darnell Miller, Michael (Glenda) Miller, Albert Miller and Patrick (Dorothy) Miller; sisters, Margaret (Paul) Thelmas, Annette Miller, Susan (Kenneth) Manns and Yolanda Miller; and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and close friends. Order of Service PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL AND CALL TO CELEBRATION SELECTION Edwin Hamilton and Wycliffe Gordon Just A Closer Walk With Thee PRAYER OF COMFORT Reverend Martris R. Mims Pastor, Old Storm Branch Baptist Church OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Reverend Gordon Thomas Ross Grove Baptist Church NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Evangelist Debra McNair TRIBUTES (2 Minutes Each) Reverend Tyron McCoy | Assistant Pastor, Harmony Baptist Church Reverend Larry Augurson | Pastor, New Life Community Fellowship Baptist Church Deacon Gerald Elim | Chairman of the Deacon Board, Harmony Baptist Church Bob West, Family Friend Donnie Smith, Family Friend Robert Drayton, Friend and Colleague Timothy Prestifilippo, Neighbor and Friend SELECTION Edwin Hamilton and Wycliffe Gordon God Has Smiled on Me He has Set Me Free FAMILY EXPRESSIONS Telisha Miller, Timothy and Iuyana Miller, Morgan Miller and Matthew Miller SELECTION Edwin Hamilton and Wycliffe Gordon Jesus, You are The Center of My Joy EULOGY - A FAITH TO LIVE BY The Reverend Dr. Lawience Edward Carter, Sr., Dean Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel, Morehouse College INTERMENT - 2 PM Ft. Jackson National Cemetery | 4170 Percival Road | Columbia, SC Dont remember me with sadness, Dont remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, Weve shared throughout the years Now I am contented That my life it was worthwhile, Knowing that I passed along the When you are walking down the And youve got me on your mind, Im walking in your footsteps Only half a step behind. So please dont be unhappy Just because Im out of sight, Remember that Im with you Each morning, noon and night 1*0 tk fb l%fc" 1978 - 2021 We, the family of Reverend Dr. Woodrow Miller, Jr. wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation and sincere gratitude, everyone who has prayed, shown love and many acts of kindness duiing this difficult time. Special thanks to Reverend Tyrone McCoy and The Harmony Baptist Church Family, Edwin Hamilton - Minister of Music, Greater Young Zion Baptist Church and Wycliffe Gordon - Ameiican Trombonist and Director of Jazz Studies, Augusta University. A special thanks to the stall, doctors and nurses, Eisenhower Medical Center, The VA Medical Center, Doctors Hospital and The Emory University Hospital. We will never forget you and ask for your continued prayers as we face tomorrow without the presence of Woody to sustain us. KINSEY & WALTON FUNERAL HOME 3618 Peach Orchard Road | Augusta, Georgia 30906 ' Design and Print by: QuickPrjnt GRAPHICS & MEDIA (p) 706.750.9779 or info@quickprintaugusta.com ... Love Mom ... Ar $ (j)\lV To my son, I remember when you were small and how you would hold my hand, and as you grew older you became a very strong man. Son, I have seventy-four years of memories that I will treasure and keep safe in my heart, We share a bond that time and distance can never break apart. Oh, howr my heart aches so, I w ould love to have you back and never let you go. My first born "Son Shine gave me a life of happiness, May God rest upon your soul even though there is sadness. Son, how I long to hear your voice and see a beautiful smile, And have you back with me for just a little wiiile. So, until that day I see you again, I will look to the sky and search among the stars for my son and best friend.