John R Miller, Jr. of Woodbridge VA, died August 17, 2019 at his home in Woodbridge. Lt Col Miller served 20 years with distinction in the United States Air Force, including a position as the Air Force Junior Officer of the Year. While serving as a Petroleum Officer in Vietnam and Thailand, he earned a Bronze Star for valor. He also purchased petroleum for the national Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and later served as the Energy Conservation Officer on the Air Staff at the Pentagon.
John was a Master Gardener who trained members of the community in environmental lawn care through a series of two-hour presentations. He also served as Chairman of the Extension Leadership Council helping to direct the activities of the County Extension Service.