LeRoy Miller, 97, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.

He was born in Proctor, WV, to the late Louis W and Audra Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy; brother, Robert Miller; son-in-law, David L. Wiley; and grandson, David L. Wiley, Jr. He graduated from Magnolia High School in 1942. Then graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelors in mechanical engineering. He worked in the aircraft industry, chemical industry, and the space industry. He attended Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a World War II Veteran who served in the Navy Air Corp. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, and the American Legion. LeRoy played in the senior games and called Bingo at the Senior Center.

He is survived by his daughters, Dorothy "Dot" Wiley, Marilyn "Sue" Miller; son, Herbert Miller (Susie), all of New Martinsville, WV; son, Richard Miller (Sherry) of Lynchburg, VA; 3 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, 1 niece, 1 great granddaughter, 1 great grandson, and 1 great granddaughter on the way.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 8, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home at 2pm with Reverend Steve Reeves officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm, one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 108 and VFW Post 7339. Masonic rights will be conducted by the Junaluska Lodge #145.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.