MILLER, Joel Philip "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7"

Joel Philip Miller, 74, of Birmingham, Alabama passed peacefully into the arms of Our Heavenly Father with his loving wife of 32 years, Rainey, at his side on September 3rd, 2026.

Joel was born in Huntington, West Virginia, and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, Chatham Township, New Jersey and Columbus, Ohio.

He graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Civil Engineering, and from Georgia Institute of Technology with a master's degree, also in Civil Engineering.

Joel worked as a Senior Geotechnical-Environment Engineer for Southern Company Services for many years.

He enjoyed a long retirement traveling internationally, playing golf, attending Clemson football games, and being involved with anything Clemson. He also participated in civic activities with Civitan International. He served several terms as Club President as Lieutenant Governor Central District-Civitan of Alabama, and was recognized as Civitan of the Year. He was also on the Board of Directors of Camp ASCCA for 18 years, serving as Treasurer for 12 years.

Joel was preceded in death by his parents Dorman M. and Wilma T. Miller of Roanoke, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife Lorraine )Rainey) P Miller, brother Dorman Christopher Miller (Katherine), nephew James E. Miller, niece Katherine A. Miller, a grandnephew and three grandnieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: Clemson University Foundation, Annual Giving Office, PO Box 1889, Clemson, South Carolina, 29633-1889.