H. Leslie Miller

H. Leslie Miller, 82, of Morganton, NC died on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Born in Cook County, IL on September 17, 1932, he was the son of Augustus Miller and Estelle Miller.
Mr. Miller was a member of First Baptist Church, a graduate of Clemson University, McDowell County Agricultural Agent and Burke County Agricultural Extension Service Director.
Mr. Miller is survived by his wife Mary Jo Collins Miller of the home; daughter, Tina McKinney and Donald of Morganton; and grandchildren, Caleb and Samantha McKinney of Morganton.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Gus Miller and sister, Joan Stepp.
The family will receive friends Monday, September 14, 2015 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Morganton. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Monday in the First Baptist Church Chapel. Military honors will be provided by the NC National Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690 or First Baptist Church, PO Drawer 459, Morganton, NC 28680.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.