Major James W. Miller, 90, of Ephrata, was “Promoted to Glory” on Friday, November 3, 2017.

Born in Oil City to the late Coder and Florence Miller he spent his entire life with The Salvation Army.

He was ordained as a minister in The Salvation Army in 1948.

He pastored at a number of locations in eastern Pennsylvania as well as other locations in the northeastern U.S.

Prior to entering seminary, he served in the U.S. Army near the end of World War II and upon his discharge returned to Oil City H.S. to complete his High School education.

“Jim” married his life-long sweetheart Marjorie in November 1950 and they had 4 daughters.

He and his wife retired in 1992 to Oil City but later moved to the Lancaster area.

In his last seven years, he was confined to the Ephrata Manor Skilled Nursing facility but continued his life-long ministry to others by regularly counseling and praying with other patients.

James is survived by his wife, Marjorie, four daughters, Carol Helman, Diane Foss, Sharon Kelly and Susan Smith, ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a sister, Mary Jean Irwin of Leesburg, FL. He was predeceased by his parents, three siblings, Ruth, Helen, and Harold, a son-in-law, Tom Helman and a grandchild, Jennifer Kelly.

His wife of almost 67 years along with the family will receive visitors at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange Street, (corner of W. Orange & Pine Sts.) Lancaster on Friday, November 10, 2017, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

They will have a “Celebration of Life” service on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at The Salvation Army, 131 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA to which all are welcome. Interment will take place at a later date.

Please visit James’ Memorial Page at

www.TheGroffs.com

Online condolences may be made at www.TheGroffs.com.