James Roland Miller

Dr. James Roland Miller of College Park, MD died on Sunday, June 8, 2003 at his home. He was 74 years old. Born in Millington, Maryland he was the son of the late Roland W. & Edith N. Judefind Miller. Dr. Miller was the Chairman of Agronomy at the University of MD until his retirement in 1985. Dr. Miller was awarded scholarships to Washington College and University of MD. He was Phi Kappa Phi-National Honor Society, elected to Sigma XI-Research Honorary. He was also Honorary State Farm Degree, 1960 received for outstanding educational work in area soil testing and soil fertility. He was listed in America Men and Woman of Science, World’s Who’s Who in Science, Who’s Who I the East, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in Agriculture, and Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans. Dr. Miller was elected Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy in 1971, he was also Spokesman of the Year Award in Agriculture, 1975, and it was presented by Chevron Chemical Company and Farm Chemical Magazine. He was also elected Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America in 1976. He was presented Award by Potash and Phosphate Institute in Appreciation of Outstanding service to Agriculture in 1976. Dr. Miller was presented Certificate of Appreciation for Contributions to Delaware-Maryland Plant Food Association in 1978. Dr. Miller was appointed by Maryland Secretary of Agriculture to serve on Maryland Gasohol Study Commission in 1979, he was also appointed by the Governor of Maryland to serve on Sewage Sludge Management Commission in 1982, he was also awarded Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland for outstanding service and contributions to the University in 1985. Dr. Miller was presented “Man of the Year” by Maryland Grain Producers Association for outstanding service to Maryland Agriculture in 1988. He was also awarded by the Northeastern Branch of the American Society of Agronomy Career Service award for Outstanding Achievements and Contributions to Agronomy in 1989 and Maryland Turfgrass Association Award in Recognition of Dedication, advancement, and Support of Turfgrass Industry in 1993. Dr. Miller enjoyed taking cruises, farming and dancing. He was a member of the Vansville Farmers Club. Dr. Miller was survived by his wife, Patricia M. Miller of 48 years; two daughters, Karla P. Miller of College Park, MD and Marcia S. M. McCarty of Shrewsbury, PA. In addition to his parents, Dr. Miller was preceded in death by his brother, Loran Judefind Miller in 1994. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 13, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. from Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A., 370 W. Cypress Street, Millington, Maryland, 21651. Relatives and Friends may call on Thursday, June 12, 2003 from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Asbury Cemetery, Millington, Maryland. Flowers will be accepted but if you prefer contributions may be made to the 1782 Club of Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown, Maryland 21620.