David Dean Miller, 74, of Morganton, has made that final journey on Monday, March 30, 2015 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and loved ones. Born in Yancey County, NC on September 29, 1940, he was the son of the late Randall Miller and Sallie Robinson Miller. David was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army and the N.C. National Guard during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He loved all sports and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Miller will be greatly missed because of the way he touched the hearts and loves of those around him.
A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, David is survived by his wife, Martha “Mott” Miller of the home; a daughter, Lisa Branch; a granddaughter, Brittany; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Leona Young and husband, Roddy, and Keith Miller and wife, Sandy; nephews, Bryan Miller and wife, Melissa, and Jonathan Young and wife, Julia; a niece, Becky Whitley and husband, Bobby; great-nephews, David Gullet and Jason Whitley and wife, Chasitie; a great-niece, Kelli Andrews and husband, Dan; step-children, Anita Johnson and Junior Smith; and numerous cousins.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a grandson, Eddie Branch.
The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Dr. Dewey Thomas and the Rev. Shawn Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the N.C. National Guard and Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690 or to Sossoman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680 to assist with funeral expenses.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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