Obituary for Richard Douglas Miller
Richard Douglas Miller, 86 of Scaly Mountain passed away Friday, February 28, 2020.
Richard was the son of the late Jessie and Minnie Ethel Carpenter Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Jeanette McConnell; a sister, Ruby Vinson; two brothers, Edwin Miller and Everette Miller and a granddaughter, Patricia Ann Miller.
Richard was a lifelong resident of Scaly Mountain and was a member of Scaly Mountain Church of God, VFW Post # 7339 and the Scaly Mountain Community Association. Richard was a Sgt. E-5 in the Army and served in the National Guard. He proudly served his country in both the Korean Conflict and Desert Storm. Richard was an electrician for Wilson Electric.
He is survived by his children, Charles Dale Miller (Lisa), Donald Eugene “Blue” Miller (Tammy), Teresa Arlene Miller Holbrooks, all of Scaly Mountain and Sheila Gail Miller Kinsey (Deed) of Cashiers. In addition to his children, he is survived by one sister, Elizabeth McConnell of Scaly Mountain; six grandchildren, James Miller, Steven Miller, Mary Beth Burrell, Jessica Brooks, Brandon Kinsey and Cassandra Connor; twelve great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 am at Scaly Mountain Church of God. Rev. Don Bates and Rev. Steven Miller will officiate. Mr. Miller will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Scaly Mountain Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, March 4th at Macon Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Scaly Mountain Church of God, 278 Buck Knob Road, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Richard was the son of the late Jessie and Minnie Ethel Carpenter Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Jeanette McConnell; a sister, Ruby Vinson; two brothers, Edwin Miller and Everette Miller and a granddaughter, Patricia Ann Miller.
Richard was a lifelong resident of Scaly Mountain and was a member of Scaly Mountain Church of God, VFW Post # 7339 and the Scaly Mountain Community Association. Richard was a Sgt. E-5 in the Army and served in the National Guard. He proudly served his country in both the Korean Conflict and Desert Storm. Richard was an electrician for Wilson Electric.
He is survived by his children, Charles Dale Miller (Lisa), Donald Eugene “Blue” Miller (Tammy), Teresa Arlene Miller Holbrooks, all of Scaly Mountain and Sheila Gail Miller Kinsey (Deed) of Cashiers. In addition to his children, he is survived by one sister, Elizabeth McConnell of Scaly Mountain; six grandchildren, James Miller, Steven Miller, Mary Beth Burrell, Jessica Brooks, Brandon Kinsey and Cassandra Connor; twelve great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 am at Scaly Mountain Church of God. Rev. Don Bates and Rev. Steven Miller will officiate. Mr. Miller will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Scaly Mountain Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, March 4th at Macon Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Scaly Mountain Church of God, 278 Buck Knob Road, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com