5 minute read
Bay City Life Member Turns 100 Years Old
Life Member of Texas VFW Post 2438, Bay City, Turns 100 Years Old
WILLIAM EDGAR MILLER—“Mr. Ed” to all of his friends—was born December 17, 1921, in Arcadia, Iron County, Missouri. His parents were the late Guy McHenry Miller (1896-1962) and Emma Myrtle (Propst) Miller (1894-1961).
He graduated from Annapolis High School in Annapolis, Missouri, in 1940. After enlisting in the United States Navy on April 29, 1942, and after training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, he was assigned to duty stations in the American Theater of Operations, then was transferred to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater with duty in the South Pacific. He was Honorably Discharged as an Aviation Metalsmith 2nd Class at St. Louis, Missouri, on December 28, 1945.
Mr. Ed was married to Marvelle Caroline Allmon in 1947 and she preceded him in death in 1970. He then married Minnie Lee Davis in 1972 and she preceded him in death in 1999. Later, he married Annie Mae Genzer [Gates], who also preceded him in death in 2014. He has one daughter, Kathy Miller Cofrin of Austin and three stepdaughters, Karen Trobl of Bay City, Doris Layton of Waco, and Laura Evans of Rock Springs. Also, he has a large family of friends at VFW Post 2438 in Baytown, Texas.
In February 1986, he retired from the Houston Chronicle at the age of 65. He has been a strong and faithful member of VFW Post 2438, Bay City, Texas, for many years. He serves on the Post Honor Guard Team and assists during Bingo, as well as any where he can lend a hand. He served for many years as the Post Chaplain and was given the honorary title of Post Chaplain Emeritus when he retired from that position.
He celebrated his 100th birthday on December 17, 2021, with his Post and extended family and friends. At the celebration he was given a Missouri State Flag that has flown over the Capitol at Jefferson City, Missouri. The flag was sent by Mrs. Chris Dinkins, his county State Representative from District 144. He also received a Texas State Flag that has flown over the Texas State Capitol from State Representative Cody Vasut of Matagorda County. The post flew the Missouri State Flag along side the Texas State Flag throughout the month of December in his special honor.
(Below) Mr. Ed’s fellow Honor Guard members chipped in and bought him a 1921 Morgan silver dollar that had been treated with black ruthenium and highlighted with 24 carat gold.
RANDALL JOHNSTON
Candidate for Department of Texas
Surgeon 2022-2023
Gold Legacy Member of Post 4376 Seven Points District 30 Prior Department V.A.V.S. Representative North Texas Health Care System (Dallas) for three years. Deputy Representative four years with over 1200 volunteer hours.2013 to 2020. Gold Legacy Member of Post 4376 Seven Points District 30District Commander three times for District 30 and once for District 3. All American District Prior Department Commander twice. All V.A.V.S. Representative North Texas HealthState District and Post Commander twice. Care System (Dallas) for three Post years. Deputy Representative fourCommander nine times. Post 5076 years with over 1200 volunteer hours.2013 to 2020.Garland twice Post 4376 Seven Points seven times District Commander three times for District 30 and once for District 3. All American DistrictI earned my VFW eligibility serving in the Marine Corps 1966 to 1969 and in Vietnam 1966 Commander twice. All State District and Post Commander twice. to 1968. Medals received include National Defense, Vietnam Service with three bronze Post Commander nine times. Post 5076 Garland twice Post 4376 Seven Points seven timesstars, Vietnam Campaign with device, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and Good Conduct ribbon.
I earned my VFW eligibility serving in the Marine Corps 1966 to 1969 and in Vietnam 1966 First to 1968. Medals received include National Defense, Vietnam Service with three bronze office held in VFW was Quartermaster in Garland Post 5076 and have gone thru the stars, Vietnam Campaign with device, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnamese Cross of chairs at both Post and District levels in two separate districts. Gallantry, and Good Conduct ribbon. I am seeking the position of Department Surgeon. This position was redefined by Doc First office held in VFW was Quartermaster in Garland Post 5076 and have gone thruHoward as a platform for supporting veterans within the V. A. healthcare system and V. A.the chairs at both Post and District levels inVolunteer Services. V.A within Texas has 40two separate districts.community-based outpatient clinics, 18 outpatient clinics, five medical centers that are covered by six healthcare systems. I believe I am seeking the position of Department Surgeon. This position was redefined by Doc support from the surgeon position should continue to advocate for veterans within this system and Howard as a platform for supporting the obtaining of volunteers. veterans within the V. A. healthcare system and V. A. Volunteer Services. V.A within Texas has 40 community-based outpatient clinics, outpatient clinics, five medical centers that are covered by six healthcare systems.I have the experience, ability, and knowledge to continue working toward that goal. 18 I believe support from the surgeon position should continue to advocate for veterans within this system I am currently retired and have the time and ambition necessary to serve in this position. and theI am happily obtaining of volunteers. married to Peggy for 21 years now and we have 5 grown children between us with I have the experience, ability,15 grandchildren. and knowledge to continue working toward that goal. I am currently retiredI would pledge not to seek and have the time and ambitionany higher Department office. necessary to serve in this position. I am happilyRandall Johnston, married 192 Oakto Peggy for 21 years now andHills, Dr. Mabank, TX 75156 we have 5 grown children between us with 15 grandchildren. 903-910-9561 | randalljohnston@earthlink.net
I would pledge not to seek any higher Department office.
Randall Johnston, 192 Oak Hills, Dr. Mabank, TX 75156 903-910-9561 | randalljohnston@earthlink.net
