Lester "Short" Miller

Mr. Lester "Short" Miller age 95, of Lansing, died on Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Miller was born on October 5, 1919 in Ashe County to William D. and Elizabeth Roop Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Grace Carrie Greer Miller, daughter, Mabel Osborne, and all his brothers and sisters. Mr. Miller served in the US Army during World War II.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the New Home Baptist Church by Rev. Larry Shepherd. Burial will follow in Old Miller Cemetery with Military Rites.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Monday, November 3, 2014 at New Home Baptist Church.

Mr. Miller is survived by: daughter, Volera Farmer and husband Jack of Lansing, two grandchildren, Billy Joe Farmer, and Sue Miller, six great grandchildren, Vanessa Campbell, Brandon Miller, Jessica Marie Farmer, Matthew Jackson Farmer, John Farmer, and Olivia Farmer, also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to New Home Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Shirley Sharpe, 807 Tucker Road, Lansing, NC 28643.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Miller's arrangements.

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