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October 9, 2019
WARD B. MILLER [6/22/54 -- 10/9/19]
On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, Ward Beecher Miller, devoted husband of Vicki Smith Miller, beloved brother of John (Terri) Miller of Canton, NC, Charles (Marilyn), Randolph, and Craig (Cathedra) Miller all of Charleston, SC, passed away unexpectedly.
He was a retired banking executive, and an active civic and faith leader.
Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church with Rev. Dr. George Banks officiating and Rev. Randolph Miller, brother of Ward Miller, eulogist. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Wednesday at the Church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Community Care Center, 2135 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
A private Kappa Burial Ceremony of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will be held at 6:30pm Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral: Wednesday, October 16th @ 12 noon
Family Visitation @ 11:00 am
Goler Memorial AMEN Zion Church
620 Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem 27101
Russell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and services.
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David Cotterill
A horrible car crash caused by a tractor trailer from what I read in Thursday's paper. I was part of the team hiring Ward after he graduated from college. Probably the happiest person I have ever met, always had a big smile and friendly comment to everyone he met..
A tragic and very sad loss of a good person.
Pat Blankenship
Ward was a longtime cancer survivor, having been successfully treated at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Twenty two years ago I was diagnosed with a similar cancer and I sought the counsel of my Wachovia friend, Ward Miller. Ward was very generous with his wise counsel and good judgment, for which I've been forever grateful. I came to learn later that Ward had been asked to counsel many other people who were similarly situated, and he willingly gave of his time to help others. Ward Miller was a good man who will be missed by many in the Winston-Salem and legacy Wachovia community.
Ken McAllister
Ward was one of the most positive, happiest, and kindest persons I have ever known . He was a daily blessing to all whom he encountered. His life and unconditional grace and kindness were an inspiration to us all. This earthly Angel has returned to an eternal life.
God Bless this Good Man and his family.
Pam White
Ward leaves some wonderful memories. Prayers for family and friends at this sad time.
Cheryl Huizenga (Dinizo)
I feel blessed to have worked with such a kind and wonderful man back in the day when I first started at Wachovia.Love and prayers to his family.
Deborah Tuttle (Mullins)
I had previously worked with Ward and he was a kind, generous and funny guy. He loved his famiy and loved the Lord. It is such a blessing knowing he is now looking down at us from heaven smiling that beautiful smile. He will be greatly missed by anyone who ever knew him. May God be with you today and always.
Jerry Ayers
In my contacts with Ward he seemed to draw from this inexhaustible reservoir of positive energy and boundless enthusiasm for whatever we were dealing with. As many have echoed, he was a bright light in the room. Such a tragic loss.