William “Bill” A. Westen of Dumfries Virginia died on Tuesday August 11, 2020 in Woodbridge, VA surrounded by his family. Bill is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years Vickie Diane Westen, two sons: Billy Westen, Tom Westen, four grandchildren: Michael, McKenna, Leah and Rose Westen, two sisters: Gussie Spiher and Sarah Roush.
Bill was a graduate of American University receiving a degree in Administration of Justice. He served in the U.S. Army in the Military Police, and then spent 29 years as a Fairfax County Police Officer before retiring in 1996. He then worked for the Town of Occoquan as a Police Officer for 10 years as he continued to protect and serve others. Bill was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, and lived a Christian life. He was friends with all that knew him, and always quick to help others.
A Graveside Funeral Service with military honors will take place at Quantico National Cemetery only for immediate family due to the ongoing pandemic. The family requests in lieu of flowers, to please donate to the American Cancer Society in his name.
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A loving father, husband, patriot and friend passed away on August 11, 2020. Born June 29, 1944, in Buffalo, NY, Paul graduated from Benedictine College and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served proudly for 22 years, rising to the rank of Lt. Colonel. Among many honors, Paul was awarded the Bronze Star in Vietnam. Later Paul joined the American Red Cross where he contributed to setting new standards in the nonprofit sector. After 16 years, Paul retired and enjoyed his time traveling and spending time with friends and family. He will be held in the hearts of his wife, Judy; sister, Patricia Barreca; seven children; and nine grandchildren. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Hope for the Warriors.
Derek D. Miller, Jr was born on June 23,1995 in Fort Belvoir, VA to Brenda Reed Miller and Derek D. Miller, Sr. Derek was raised in Prince William County attending Rippon Middle School and Forest Park High School before moving to Columbia, SC in 2008 where he attended Summit Park School and graduated from Blythewood High School in 2013. He attended Mississippi State University from 2013 – 2015.
Derek Jr enjoyed playing football; from Rippon Middle School to Mississippi State University and was a part of and Captain of his school’s football team. Derek Jr. placed joy in many people and had big dreams for life. He was full of life and business ideas. He will always be remembered as a social butterfly as he loved the life he lived as well as the people that surrounded him. Derek Jr. will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all those he touched. He will never be forgotten, and his spirit will live forever.
Derek Jr. is preceded in death by his grandmother Stephany Miller Wade, great- grandmother Margaret Miller Doughty and great-aunt Carrie Miller.
Derek Jr. is survived by his loving mother Brenda Reed Miller and father Derek D. Miller, Sr.(Charlotte), his 5 brothers; Marquis Reed, Darius Miller, Dalen Miller, Deren Miller, Dylen Miller; uncle Byron and aunt Callesha Wade of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; great aunt Tonta and uncle Gerard Marchand of Houston Texas; niece Amina Miller and nephew Montana Miller and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Derek’s life on Saturday August 15, 2020 with a viewing from 10:00 am-11:00 am with a 11:00 am Life celebration Service at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home & Crematory, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193.
Interment will follow at Dumfries Cemetery.
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