Rev. Dr. Edwin H. Miller Sr.

Rev. Dr. Edwin Harrison Miller, Sr. was born to Lillian Louise Miller and the late Harrison McKinley Miller on April 13, 1938. After a period of illness, the Lord called Dr. Miller home on November 22, 2016. Dr. Miller was educated in Portsmouth Public Schools and graduated from I. C. Norcom High School in 1956. He later served his country as a radio operator in the Army and was able to travel worldwide. His love for learning lead him to pursue several degrees including an Associate’s Degree in Residential Construction (Virginia State College), a Bachelor’s Degree in Technology Education (Virginia State University) and a Master’s Degree in Supervision (Hampton University). It was no surprise that his passion for learning led him to the classroom. He served students for 36 years as a teacher, counselor and home school coordinator in Portsmouth Public Schools. In his free time, Dr. Miller enjoyed watching sports, especially baseball and football. Before his father’s passing, the two of them visited baseball stadiums across the country to take in a game. No matter what he was involved in, Dr. Miller always found time for reading, researching and studying the Bible. Later, he went on to become a licensed real estate agent and broker. He often remarked that planning, preparation, and hard work were the cornerstones of success and was quick to give credit to God for all of his gifts and achievements. He accepted the call to salvation as a teen and the call to ministry as a young adult. He received both a Master’s and a Doctorate of Divinity Degrees from Howard University. Dr. Miller was ordained under the leadership of the late Dr. Willie B. Allen of Upper Room Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Miller served churches in Washington, DC and Hampton, VA as Assistant Pastor and Pastor before founding Bethlehem Baptist Church in Hampton. He went on to spend many years as the Pastor and Administrator of Shiloh Baptist Church in Boston, VA before founding the Revelation Outreach Church of Virginia Beach, VA (currently of Kinston, NC). Dr. Miller’s gentleness, humility, in-depth knowledge of the Word, and ability to present it in plain and practical terms drew many people to The Revelation Outreach Church. In addition to the church, he was able to spread the gospel through his weekly radio broadcast on 1110 WKQA and through his bestselling book “Preaching Good News in Bad Times”. For over 78 years, the trinity of faith, family and service was the pillar of Dr. Miller’s life. Though his health began to fail, his faith never wavered. He enjoyed time with his family and his work in the ministry. As he was transitioning, he told Sarah, “Don’t worry, I love you”. He knew his place at the Lord’s Table had been reserved and he was on his way to a banquet with his king. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sarah Lister Miller; his mother, Lillian Louise Miller; his sisters, Barbara M. Elliott and Orajean M. Elligan; 7 children; 20 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Rev. Dr. Edwin H. Miller Sr.

April 13, 1938 - November 22, 2016