Herbert Miller

View this Videotribute Herbert Lee Miller, age 76, of West Jefferson, NC died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Miller was born March 11, 1931 in Lansing, NC to the late Everett Lee and Nola Ham Miller. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Ann McClure; his second wife, Anne L. Milam; and a brother, Bernard Miller. Mr. Miller was employed as a machinist with Leviton Manufacturing. He also drove a milk truck. He enjoyed bluegrass and gospel music and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.      Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Reverend Tommy Dollar and Reverend Joey McClure. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 23, 2008 prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn. Mr. Miller is survived by: His wife: Wilma Miller of the home. Four daughters: Diane Pendley of North Wilkesboro, NC, Kathy Strunk of Oak Ridge, TN, Loretta Miller of Blowing Rock, NC, and Cindy Houck of West Jefferson, NC. One son: Doug Miller of West Jefferson, NC. Two stepdaughters: Patricia Graybeal of Banner Elk, NC, and Deidra Hurley of Lansing, NC. Two stepsons: Michael Milam of Creston, NC, and Lindsey Milam of Jefferson, NC. Three sisters: Geraldine Turner, Maxine Ashley, and Madeline Goss, all of West Jefferson, NC. One brother: Cecil Hamm of Lansing, NC. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a number of step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. You may send condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with Mr. Miller's arrangements.