Boyd William Miller - Obituary

oyd William Miller, Sr. “Bill” of Edgewater, Maryland, entered eternal life on May 16, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on November 21, 1940, to Eileen and Boyd Miller. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Kay Morris and Ellen Bryant. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of over 64 years, Delma, as well as his children, Boyd Miller, Jr. (Patricia) and David Miller (Lisa), his grandchildren, Rylee Miller, Shane Miller, Nicole Cochran, Shannon Grimard, and Kristin Buser. Bill will be remembered as a man of faith and adventure, and one who prioritized family above all else. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather of five, great-grandfather of eight, and friend to many. Bill absolutely adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as he shared a very special and unique relationship with each of them. Bill pursued a professional career as a bricklayer, and later joined the Stone and Marble Mason Union in DC. He displayed his beautiful stonework and exquisite craftsmanship at the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, the World War II Memorial, the Reagan Building, and many other distinguished landmarks in Washington, DC. One of Bill’s proudest accomplishments was earning his GED at the age of 65 and walking across the stage in his cap and gown to receive his diploma on October 12, 2006. Anyone who knew Bill would say he enjoyed an intense passion for all of his hobbies and recreational lifestyle. An exceptional athlete, Bill spent endless hours riding his collection of motorcycles, hiking, running marathons, cycling, golfing, bowling, and building just about anything he set his mind to. His family knew him as a wise man living life to the absolute fullest; whilst sharing wisdom through his words, but more, often his guidance came quietly through his example. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bill’s life on Saturday, May 31 from 10 am until his memorial service begins at 11 am at Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online here). Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.