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Travis Hammond Miller
 

Memorial for Travis Hammond Miller

Born in Edgefield, SC on May 24, 1926
Departed on Jan. 13, 2015 and resided in North Augusta , SC.
Visitation: Friday, Jan. 16, 2015
11:00 am
Service: Friday, Jan. 16, 2015
11:00 am
Cemetery: Republican Baptist Church Cemetery
Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.

  
W. Thurmond Burnett Phone: (803)637-6536
David T. Burnett Fax: (803)637-6006

Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc.
Established 1902
801 Columbia Road
Post Office Box 389
Edgefield, South Carolina 29824
www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com


Travis Hammond Miller, 88, husband of 65 years of Vera Dorn Miller, passed away January 13,
2015, joining his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. His funeral service will be Friday,
January 16th, 11:00 a.rn., at Republican Baptist Church, Edgefield County, South Carolina. This
service will be officiated by Rev. Lance Thomas, Dr. William L Owens, and Rev. Jim Bray. The
interment at the church cemetery will be with military honors. Following the service, the family
will receive visitors.
Travis, a native of Edgefield County and 1942 graduate of Edgefield High School, served in the
U.S. Navy as a Gunner's Mate 3/c on LST 772. In the Pacific Theatre of WWII, he earned two
battle-stars for combat in Okinawa and the Philippines. He was a member of the American
Legion.
For thirty-nine years, Travis was employed with the US Postal Service retiring as
Superintendent of Postal Operations at the North Augusta Post Office. Travis was a member of
the Yellow Jacket Club and also helped in coaching and serving on the board of Dixie Youth and
Pony League baseball. For many years, he was a member of First Baptist Church of North
Augusta and later moved his membership to Republican Baptist Church. There he served as a
deacon, member of the Building Committee, and various other committees. His interests
included golf, huntinq, gardening, and forestry management. Travis served on The Edgefield
County and South Carolina State Forestry Boards.
Survivors include wife, Vera; daughters, Trudi M. Belcher(Tommy-deceased); Kathy M.
Plowden(Tom); son, Gary D. Miller(Gloria), all of Edgefield County; nine grandchildren, Briggs L.
Belcher; Travis C. Plowden (Emily); Stephenie P. Bestawros(Michael); Anna P. Weatherford(Jon
Wade); Emma P. Reeves(Chris); Jessie E. Plowden; Callie R. Plowden; Lauren P.
Morgan(Russ); Loriann P. Hudson(Craig); four great-grandchildren, Elijah Weatherford; Lucas
Morgan; Jude Bestawros; Landon Hudson. Other survivors include: brother, Harold Miller, of
Columbia, S.C.; sister, Gertrude M. Reel of Edgefield, S.C. He was preceded in death by his
parents, George L. and Anna H. Miller and son, Travis H. Miller, Jr.
Pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be the past and present deacons of
Republican Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Republican Baptist Church Building Fund, 610 Republican
Road, Clarks Hill, SC 29821.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Trinity Home Health and Hospice
Services of Aiken.

Edgefield Merchantile Funeral Home, Edgefield, SC.
Please sign the register book at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com
  

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