Garry E. Miller, Sr.

Garry  E. Miller, Sr., 87, of Shade Gap, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.

Garry  was born in Mount Union, PA on May 28, 1936, a son of the late Margaret E. (Gladfelter) and James S. Miller.  He was the husband of Inez "Betty" E. (Shade) Miller, who he married on March 27, 1977.

Garry proudly served in the United States Army.  In his younger years, Garry worked construction in Baltimore, MD and various cities.  After retiring from construction work, he worked at Amoco Service Station in McConnellsburg, PA then later at Cutchall's Service Station in Fort Littleton, PA. Garry was a faithful member of the Freedom Worship Center in Fort Littleton, PA.  He enjoyed playing golf, baseball and even played softball into his later years. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting rabbits with his dogs.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Garry "Butch" (husband of Teressa) Miller, Jr., of McConnellsburg, PA, son Michael "Mikey" Miller, of McConnellsburg, PA, son Doug Wilson, of Shade Gap, PA, daughter Pam (wife of Pete) Lynch, of McConnellsburg, PA, son Mike Wilson, of McConnellsburg, PA, daughter Cheryl (companion of Pete Miller) Waters, of Burnt Cabins, PA and brother Barry Miller.  He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son Rick Wilson and brother James Miller.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Freedom Worship Center, Fort Littleton, PA, at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2024  with Pastor Kevin Wade officiating. There will be one hour of visitation held prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.