David "Dave" J. Miller

Mr. David (“Dave”) John Miller, 69, of Aiken, SC, husband of Samantha Christina Smith, entered into rest on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Born in Ogden, Utah in March 1953, Dave was raised in Southern California.  He joined the United States Navy in 1972 and served his country proudly for 20 years. 

His naval career started in San Diego, California, and took him around the US, ending at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit in Charleston, South Carolina.  

During his service Dave earned the following awards:

Sea Service Deployment ribbon w/ Three Bronze Stars

SSBN Deterrent Patrol Pin w/Two silver Stars

Good Conduct Medal (Fourth Award)

National Defense Service Medal w/One Bronze Star

Navy Achievement Medal

Navy Commendation Medal

Artic Service Ribon

Navy Expeditionary Medal

After twenty years of honorable service Dave earned the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer.  

Following his naval discharge, Dave worked the Savannah River Site for over 15 years. It was on this project that he met Samantha.

Dave was an avid stamp collector, history buff and science fiction fan.  He will always be the Pinball Wizard to his son, and a font of technical knowledge to his friends. He is survived by his wife, Samantha, and his four children.