On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, Ward Beecher Miller, devoted husband of Vicki Smith Miller, beloved brother of John (Terri) Miller of Canton, NC, Charles (Marilyn), Randolph, and Craig (Cathedra) Miller all of Charleston, SC, passed away unexpectedly.

He was a retired banking executive, and an active civic and faith leader.

Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church with Rev. Dr. George Banks officiating and Rev. Randolph Miller, brother of Ward Miller, eulogist. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Wednesday at the Church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Community Care Center, 2135 New Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

A private Kappa Burial Ceremony of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will be held at 6:30pm Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.