John Meredith "Johnny" Miller

john miller

August 27, 1942 ~ April 22, 2020

John Meredith Miller, “Johnny”, 77 of Hollywood, MD, formerly from Marshalltown Iowa, passed away on April 22, 2020. He was born on August 27, 1942 in Denver, Colorado, and was the son of the late Gail Margaret Cole Miller and Ralph Miller. John was the loving husband of Barbara June Miller whom he married on September 14, 1963 at the Lexington Park United Methodist Church. He is also survived by his son John Miller Jr., of Hollywood, MD, and his two sisters Charity Paglia of Missouri, and Nancy of Marshalltown, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his brother Lawrence Miller. Following John’s graduation from Marshalltown Highschool, he enlisted in the Navy on October 31, 1960, Marshalltown Iowa. During his service in the Navy, he was stationed on the USS Bennington, the USS Coral Sea, and at the Naval Aircraft Station in Lemoore California where he worked as an aircraft engine mechanic. In 1964 John moved from Lemoore California to Hollywood Maryland, where he was stationed at the Patuxent Naval Air Station until October 30. 1966. Following his service in the Navy John joined the Navy Reserves on April 1, 1973 where he was an Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic Leader for 23 years leading to his retirement on September 1, 1990. In his retirement John truly loved spending time with his dogs, watching western movies, and mowing his lawn. All funeral services will be private. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Rescue Squad. P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636

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  1. To Barbara & Family
    I’m so sorry for your loss– May he RIP -He will truly be missed -We all spent many craft shows besides each other in the past –I enjoyed those craft days so much- May the Lord give peace & comfort to you in the days to come
    God Bless

  2. June and John I am sorry to hear of Johns passing. You and Jihn were good neighbors. May he rest in eternal peace.

  3. My deepest condolences to John’s family. I met John in 1972 when I was stationed at Pax he was in the shop next to me. John always seemed to have a smile on his face. After I got out of the Navy in 1974 I would still see him once or twice a year around town and he still had that smile even though I knew he was having Serious health problems. May he rest in peace.

  4. Barbara and family, I could really kick my butt as I thought of Johnny so many times through the years away from Md and I would come across his phone number and say “I really need to call” but like most of us before this virus hit we always thought we had plenty of time. Now we realize how precious our time with family and friends is. I know he knew there was always a friend bond there. He was such a great human being and always had something good to say. He would make your day good no matter how bad it started out. I will miss him and am so terribly sorry for your deep loss. Barbara, it was so good to talk to you on the phone the other day and I promise you this, it will not be years before I call and check in with you again. I hope the many years of great and funny memories of Johhny get you through this time now when it is the hardest, and know he and you have tons of friends out here praying and keeping you in our thoughts. If you ever need an ear, you have my number and I hope you’ll use it. Rest In peace, my dear and faithful friend. You will surely be missed.

  5. Oh I am so sorry but so grateful also that John and I stayed in touch over the years and he was always so upbeat and positive no matter his malady’s. Of course, his family and ours shared many memories from when we were.young. My dad Horace was his dad’s older brother and life wasn’t always easy for them. They did share so many genetic heart issues, my dad passing at age 47. So grateful for our HS reunion encounters! I could still find their house. And his mother was a saint! Blessings to you all
    Rest In Peace Cousin John!


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