Walter Derwood Miller

Walter Derwood Miller, 81, of Hebron Ohio, passed away on Friday December 31, 2021, in Selma Markowitz Hospice Care Center, following a long illness. Born: January 29, 1940 in Newark, to Russ Miller and Alice Sovine-Holley House, both deceased. He is survived by his sister Marilyn Jones. Married to Patricia (Keller) Miller for 58 years, whom we also lost unexpectedly on April 28, 2020. Children: Two daughters Beth A. Walters, of Hebron, (husband Scott is deceased) and Mary A. Miller, of Columbus (Terrell Stephens). A son, Scott Alan Miller, died in 1971. Grandchildren: Joshua Allen Walters (Kara) and Christina Marie Scheiderich (Victor) Great grandchildren: Ariana & Dany Walters, and Ethan Scheiderich Niece and nephews: Vena Jones-Cox, Kyle Jones, and John Jones Walt was an Army Veteran and has resided in Hebron since 1965. He operated Radio Shack and Miller’ Crafts with his in-Laws, Fred and Trudy Keller and wife Pat for many years. He always said he probably sold or fixed every television, radio, or organ in Licking County, if it had a tube he could fix it. He retired in 1984 after a major fall during work. He was a member of the Singing Buckeyes and the Barbershop Harmony Society for over 50 years. He held many positions from President to the Buckeye Invitational coordinator. He sang lead and was awarded many “Men of Notes” and was a “Barbershopper of the Year”. Even though he hasn’t been on the risers for some time, he loved his riser buddies; Mike, Dave, Gary, Andy, Bill, Glenn and many more till the end. He left a legacy of Barbershop singing that will last many generations. Walt was also a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for over 60 years and was a member of the choir and a Deacon. He was also an active member of the Hebron Lions Club, serving as President while Pat was also the Treasurer for many years. They were both instrumental and faithful in keeping the Lions Club French fry booth at the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival running for over a decade. He was also a Melvin Jones award recipient. The family would like to thank Victor and Christie for their love and caring support for him in his final year and a half after Pat passed away. The family wishes to thank the skilled caregivers at Hospice of Central Ohio including Amy, Malinda and Joe for their expert and loving care of Walt in his final days. Visitation will be held Saturday January 8th,2022, 1-3pm at the Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E Main St in Kirkersville, Ohio. Walt will be inurned in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Newark, Ohio. Funeral services celebrating his life will follow at 3 P.M. We will also be celebrating the life of Pat Miller since she did not get a proper funeral service due to COVID restrictions in 2020. The family prefers that memorial contributions be directed to the Hebron Baby Pantry Building Fund, c/o Hebron New Life Church, P.O. Box 459, Hebron, Ohio 43025. HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, Kirkersville, is honored to care for Walt and his family. www.hoskinsonfuneral.com