Cmdr. Edward M. Miller

March 24, 1953 - March 22, 2015
Cmdr. Edward M. Miller

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Cmdr. Edward M. Miller, USN Retired, passed away early on March 22, 2015 at his home in Toano, Va. He was born on March 24, 1953 in Middletown, CT. Ed is survived by his wife of 37 years Lynn R. Miller, 2 children Brian and Laura , 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers and sister. Ed lived a full life and had many great accomplishments. He is a graduate from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Accounting and earned a Masters Degree in Finance from Old Dominion University. He received his commission in the United States Navy through ROTC at Ohio State and spent 22 years flying out of Naval Air Station Oceana. Throughout his naval career, Ed has logged 2,700 hours of flying the F14 Tomcat, has over 800 carrier landings, and made seven overseas carrier deployments.

Ed’s final adventure was serving as the District Financial Advisor for the Virginia Beach Office of First Command Financial Planning, where he managed an office of 11 financial advisors and was active himself in financial planning, providing comprehensive financial services to include cash, wealth and risk management.

Ed always was able to manage juggling a heavy workload and still save time for his family. Family always came first for him. He was one of the most selfless people anyone would ever meet.

Viewing for Cmdr. Edward M. Miller, USN Retired will be held at Bucktrout Funeral Home in Williamsburg, VA on Friday March 27, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, on Saturday March 28, 2015 at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, VA.There will be a separate memorial/burial service at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s name can be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk, 404 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507 or online at www.RMHCNorfolk.com or to King of Glory Lutheran Church at www.kogva.org.


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  • March 31, 2015
    Larry Minnick says:
    My deepest sympathy to Lynn and to Ed's family. I am a retired Navy Veteran and a client of Ed's and just heard of his passing. Ed was the kindest and most concerned financial and life advisor I ever had the plesure of knowing. I will miss our great conversations and will keep his family in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

  • March 27, 2015
    Lisa Zerbes says:
    My Uncle Ed holds and always will hold a special place in my heart. My favorite memory is when my family would drive from IN to VA to visit. We had so much fun at the beach and would take walks after dinner to get frozen yogurt when I didn't even really know what "fro-yo" was (funny now that those places are almost on every corner!). My deepest condolences to my Aunt Lynn and cousins Brian and Laura and sending strength, comfort and wish for peace going forward. My uncle is now protected from pain and weakness. Godspeed and Uncle Ed I will catch up with you when I too am granted eternal peace with our Savior.

  • April 05, 2015
    Jay & Theresa Spare says:
    Our family is heartbroken over the passing of Ed. He was more than simply a financial advisor, we consider him a highly respected and TRUSTED member of our family. Ed always had time to mentor, counsel, or to simply talk about the finer things in life. He will be sorely missed but we know he is in a better place. God bless Ed and his entire family.

  • March 25, 2015
    Warren & Margie Tuthill says:
    So many of us were privileged to know Ed as a friend; genuine, loyal, honest, caring. An impressive naval officer and squadron-mate (Fast Eddie). A gentleman. He was so accomplished & successful but down-to-earth. A master of his profession. He cherished his family and softly, with great pride and love, would speak of their importance to him. We will miss you dear friend. Warren & Margie

  • March 25, 2015
    CDR George & Pam Michaels, USN (Ret) says:
    So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Ed had been our 1st Command advisor for almost 15 years and we always appreciated his sage advice. He always managed to make our meetings entertaining with his understated wit. Fair winds to a fellow Tomcat brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Miller family.