Charles Edward Miller Jr.

Charles Edward Miller, Jr., age 64, of Chesapeake, went to be with the LORD on September 2, 2020. Charles was the son of the Late Charles Edward Miller, Sr. and Betty Mae Spurlin Miller. He was the grandson of Essie Cowan Miller and Duncan Winston Miller, Stella Baker Spurlin and William Hurley Spurlin, Sr. Charles was known to his family as “Edward” and as “Ed” to his school mates and co-workers. Charles is survived by his wife of almost 20 years, Nancy Webb Miller; fur baby felis domesticus “Joe Biden;” brother-in-law Terrell Wayne Webb of Albemarle, NC; and numerous cousins. A Portsmouth, VA native, Charles attended E W Chittum Elementary School and Hodges Manor Elementary School. He graduated from Western Branch High School in June 1975. Charles was a student of foreign languages, history, and English. During his senior year, he was a foreign exchange student to Germany. He received the WBHS Outstanding Achievement Award for German in June 1975. Charles attended Old Dominion University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and German in May 1979. In May 1993, Charles received a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University. Following his undergraduate degree, Charles began his career with Sovran Bank, which latter merged to become Bank of America. He retired early as a Bank Officer with Bank of America. Charles attended Taylor Road Baptist Church and Jackson Memorial Baptist Church. He received his Certificate of Ordination as a Deacon from Jackson Memorial Baptist Church in October 1990. At JMB Church, he often served as a substitute pastor for Sunday evening services. Church memberships also included Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Alexander Baptist Church, and Collinswood Baptist Church. Charles and Nancy were married October 7, 2000, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. The family wishes to thank amedisys HOSPICE for the compassionate care provided to Charles during his battle with cancer; especially CNA Dawn and RNs Nikki and Colleen. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020, at 11:00 am at Alexander Baptist Church, 4316 Pamela Court, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks will be required to be worn. In Lieu of flowers, consider giving donations to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or any animal rescue of your choice.