Miller, Jr., James Sherwood
James Sherwood Miller, Jr., 76 , died 07/29/07 in his residence. James lived in Belvidere, NJ for 22 years coming from Hackettstown, NJ and was born in Hazelton, PA. on 03/17/31.
Husband/Wife of: N/A
Son/Daughter of: late James S. and Gwen (Davies) Miller
Survived By: 3 Daughters-Deborah & Stefan Kling, Hackettstown, NJ; Diane & Tim Kasharian, Hope, NJ;Gwen & Richard Zack, New Providence, NJ
1 Son- James, III and Antoinete Miller, New York City and Bangor, PA
1 Sister-Jacqueline Robins, Durham, NC
9 Grandchildren
Pre-deceased by 2 sisters-Jean Hussey and Margaret Bock
Occupation: He was Secretary and Business Administrator of the Hackettstown Board of Education and served 23 years until retirement in 1988.
Veteran Info: Served in the United States Army (1953-1955) and served in the Military Police Unit until 1955
Additional Information: He attended Hazelton Public schools and graduated in 1949 from MMI Preparatory school in Freeland, PA. Attended Duke University until 1951 and graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1953. He served on the Hackettstown Town Council and was candidate for the NJ State Assembly in 1961. Appointed Deputy Warren County Clerk by the late Harry Snyder. Served as Court Clerk for the late Superior Court Judge Paul Aaroe until 1987. He was a member of the Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad; Past President and member of the Hackettstown Kiwanis Club; served as President of the Hackettstown Republican Club; Chairman of the Warren County Trustee Selection Committee; served as President of the Warren and Hunterdon County School Business officials; served on the Hackettstown Planning Board; member of Independence Lodge # 42 F & AM. He also worked as Special Agent for the Home Insurance Company until he purchased the Gibbs Insurance Agency, Hackettstown, NJ
Visitation: Wednesday, August 1, 2007, 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Services: Thursday, August 2, 2007, 11:00 AM- Cochran Funeral Home
In Lieu of Flowers: In addition to flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860
Interment: Belvidere Cemetery, Belvedere, NJ