Charles W. “Chuck” Miller Jr., 62, of Kingwood, West Virginia, was born December 19, 1958, in Painesville, Ohio. Chuck had a heart the size of Texas and loved helping people any way that he could.

He joined the Albright Volunteer Fire Department in early 1992 and was a dedicated member for over 29 years. Chuck was also a member of other departments such as Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department, KAMP Ambulance, Valley Ambulance, Mountaineer Ambulance, and the Preston County Dive Team.

He held the following positions while a member of the Albright Fire Department: chief engineer, lieutenant, captain, assistant fire chief, and fire chief. At the time of his passing, he held the rank of company captain.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Carrie M. Miller; two sons, Jason N. Miller of Kingwood, WV, and Stoney L. Miller of Newburg, WV; and a sister, Sharon L. Sigley of Albright, WV. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael L. Miller of Albright, WV.

Chuck, as he was known to most, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend to all who knew him.

Chuck had been a truck driver for over 30 years. He did over-the-road trucking and drove local dump trucks for Jenkins Trucking and G&B Trucking. He also drove a bus for Cheat River Outfitters during rafting trips on the Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia.

He enjoyed going on side-by-side rides with his family and friends, hunting, and spending time with and helping family.

He was a friend, a firefighter, a community leader, and a beloved West Virginian.