Obituary of W. Miller

William "Tracy" Miller, 64, of Great Falls Tracy Miller, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 29th, 2015. Tracy was born on August 13, 1950, in Johnstown, PA, and grew up in Bolivar, PA. He graduated from Laurel Valley High School in New Florence, PA, received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University in 1972, and later received his M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Business. He met his wife, Amy, while still in college. They were married on May 5th, 1973, and recently celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary. Tracy had a 25 year career with Mobil Chemical, where he held several positions including Marketing Manager of Mobil Petrochemicals International. He and Amy moved multiple times between Connecticut and Texas, and eventually settled in Great Falls, Virginia, where the family has lived for over 20 years. Tracy retired in 2000, and for 15 years has focused on actively pursuing numerous hobbies and interests including travel with Amy, model trains, personal investments, and hunting. He was an avid reader, audiophile, wine enthusiast, and professional taste tester of Amy's kitchen creations. His highest priorities were to his family and his faith. He was an active member of Great Falls United Methodist Church, and a leader of their United Methodist Men. Tracy is survived by his wife, Amy, son and daughter-in-law Justin and Natalie Miller of Leesburg, VA, and son Brent Miller of Ashburn, VA. In addition, he is survived by his parents, William and Jean Miller, of Herndon, VA, and an extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Tracy's legacy to all who knew him will continue through his values and integrity, brilliant mind, dedication, fun-loving and generous personality, and compassion towards others. His commitment to giving carries on with his participation in the Washington Regional Transplant Community's Organ Donation Program. All are invited to join his family for a celebration of his life to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11:00am at the Great Falls United Methodist Church, 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to 'So Others Might Eat' (S.O.M.E), some.org, and click on 'Honorary & Memorial Gifts'; or the Great Falls United Methodist Church.