Derek Rhys Miller, 26, of Sterling, VA passed away at home Friday, Sept. 27, 2013.Derek was born Sunday, April 5, 1987, in Silver Spring, MD. He was a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia, living in Sterling for the past 18 years. He was a graduate of Potomac Falls High School, Class of 2005.
He was a loving and devoted father to his daughter Shia Johnson. He also enjoyed writing fiction, writing music and playing guitar, especially with his friends. Derek was a true Dallas Cowboys fan, and loved his cat, Curly.
In addition to his daughter Shia, Derek is survived by his mom Kimball Miller; his dad, Matt, and step-mom, Kathi Miller; and his brothers, Kevin Miller of Woodstock, VA, Jason Miller of Sterling, VA, and Bradley Miller of Sterling.
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The family will receive guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle SE, in Leesburg.
The funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 43600 Russell Branch Parkway, in Ashburn.
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Memorial contributions may be sent to Sterling Volunteer Fire Company, 46700 Middlefield Drive, Sterling, VA 20165.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com.
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