Neal Franklin Miller
May 26, 2009
Resided in:
Mars Hill, NC
NEAL F. MILLER
Neal F. Miller, 79, originally from Ohio and a resident of Mars Hill, died at home May 26, 2009.
He is survived his wife of 30 years, Deane Wright Miller; three daughters; one son; two step-daughters, one step-son; one sister and several grandchildren.
Neal was a dedicated member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Burial will be in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service may be planned at a later date.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338 Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.
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I was proud to have known Neal as a ‘father’ and will miss him.
A true brother of the last thirty years, a marvelous man who was a great husband to Deane. I remember our chats and stories of his time spent in Korea.
Thanks uncle neal for all the good memories when i was young. love nubby
A kind, considerate, fine man who loved his family dearly. My sincere condolences.
Thank-you Neal for being a loving and caring husband to my Mom for 30 years, creating a second chance for you both. I’ll always remember the milk shakes you used to make me late at night when I was in the hospital; the formula you brought for Olivia when she was a baby; your story telling side; squeezing my hand after your heart surgery; and your laughter.
Love,
Carol
Papa, you were my only grandpa and a dear part of the family. I’ll think of you with every little mill-wheel fountain I see.
My condolences to Deane on her losing the 2nd good man in her life.
David Van Treuren
To my wonderful father, I will never forget your caring ways, strong work ethic, or devotion to your wife and loved ones. I miss you so much. your daughter Lisa
Our thoughts are with you.
I raise a toast tonight to my 2nd Father – the man who comforted me and teased with me when I had some difficult times. But, most importantly, I toast the man who came along at just the right moment to walk with, work with, and share his life with my dear Mother. I never once doubted that he loved her with all of his heart. See you on the other side, Neal!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My brother Peter and I have nothing but good memories about ‘Papa,’ and we will miss him very much.
Deane, We’re so sorry for your loss.
Kind, loving, protector, teacher, devoted, handyman, curious, wise, compassionate, tenacious, determined, giving, caring, realistic, unwavering, encouraging, soulful, thoughtful, apologetic, humble, worthy, forgiving, pragmatic, attentive, humorous . . . these are but a few words to describe your life on this earth. Your help and encouragement throughout my life meant more to me than you could have known. I miss you terribly, but know when it’s time I shall see you again. I’ll wait for the day – Oh how we’ll rejoice!! With deepest love, your daughter, Cindy.
Dear everyone –
We have lost another good one, but thank God we have not lost him forever.
I wish it were possible to be with you at this time. In lieu of that I will be holding you in my prayers for the next good while. I am asking the Lord to bring you all close comfort and buckets of Hope to uphold you.
‘Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ.’ II Corinthians 2:14
Love, Brenda ( Bob’s daughter)
Dear everyone –
We have lost another good one, but thank God we have not lost him forever.
I wish it were possible to be with you at this time. In lieu of that I will be holding you in my prayers for the next good while. I am asking the Lord to bring you all close comfort and buckets of Hope to uphold you.
‘Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ.’ II Corinthians 2:14
Love, Brenda ( Bob’s daughter)
kreherpb@wcoil.com