Richard Wesley Miller, Sr.
March 18, 1927 ~ July 24, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Richard Wesley Miller, Sr., 81, of 299 Cisco Road, Asheville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his home.
Mr. Miller was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late John and Oley Randall Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Albert Miller.
He was a Marine Veteran of WW II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a former employee of Sayles Bleacheries and he was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hattie Lou Neighbors Miller; two daughters, Vivian Bugg and her husband, Danny, of Asheville and Teresa Minish of Candler; two sons, Alf Miller of Candler and Wesley Miller, Jr., of Asheville; two sisters, Helen Dalton of Fairview and Jean Wooten of Asheville; three grandchildren, Tabitha, Christy and Connie; five great-grandchildren, Hali, Kayla, Karli, Kelsey and Corria.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Ashelawn Gardens with the Revs. Donald Penland and Charles Autrey Neighbors officiating. Charles Hamm, David Miller, Robert Miller, Robert Miller, Sr., Josh Taylor, Bud Bradley, James Allen, James Brown, Wally Compton, Billy Miller, Jr. and James Pressley will serve as pall bearers. Military honors will be provided by the NCARNG Honor Guard.
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I am so sorry from the family that we could not be their for all of you. I just wanted you to know we love you so much and miss all those wonderful family gatherings. The memories we made on that mountain are forever. Just know that you are in our prayers.
Aunt Lou and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish that I could have been there. Losing your husband, father, brother, and best friend is a hard burden to carry. But, we will endure and carry on. Loss is something that we must go through.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Billy, Connie, Samantha, Annie Miller
Hello All,
First let me send my most sincere condolences to my dear family. I cannot express my sadness in not being able to be there and mourn the loss of one of the biggest influences of my young life.
As a young man I spent much of my time at my grandparent’s home, the home of Jean and Bill Wooten. Every so often my Uncle Wesley would come riding down the mountain on his tractor. When your a boy growing strong men like that stick with you. Uncle Wesley was a strong man. He used to tell me stories of his military days when he earned the boxing name, ‘The Blonde Bomber’. To a boy, these stories are heroic, if not epic.
Growing up I was more of a ‘sickly child’; always dealing with illness. One such time Uncle Wesley came down to see my Grandmother, and upon hearing of my illness, came inside to check on me and spend time with me. These are memories that no can forget.
To Aunt Lou, Alf, Wes, Vivian, and Teresa, I extend my best wishes and prayer in this time. Uncle Wesley was a big man and they tend to leave the biggest holes but the good that they have left upon us is everlasting.
To my Aunt Helen I wish you comfort in the loss of your dear brother.
To my Grandmother, I cannot apologize enough about not being able to be with you right now. You were loved greatly by Uncle Wesley and I know that love was returned.
I have vague memories of Grandmother Miller but I remember she was loving and kind. I am sure her joy is unmatched to be with her son right now.
All the best I have in me to everyone who feels this lost, and I know that that number is great.
-Ryan Kennedy
LOU
ROBERT AND I ARE SO SORRY ABOUT WESLEY..WE ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS HUMOR AT CHURCH..WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO KNOW HIM AND BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY..HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL…WE LOVE YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ROBERT WAS SO GLAD HE WAS HOME LONG ENOUGH TO COME SEE HIM WED.
DON’T KNOW WHO I’M GOING TO ASK ABOUT BLACK BEAR STUFF NOW—[FAREWELL BEAR HUNTER]
LOU
ROBERT AND I ARE SO SORRY ABOUT WESLEY..WE ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS HUMOR AT CHURCH..WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO KNOW HIM AND BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY..HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL…WE LOVE YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. ROBERT WAS SO GLAD HE WAS HOME LONG ENOUGH TO COME SEE HIM WED.
DON’T KNOW WHO I’M GOING TO ASK ABOUT BLACK BEAR STUFF NOW—[FAREWELL BEAR HUNTER]
Wesley!!! God will take care of good person like yourself in heaven..you were a good friend and a good neighbour to us’Thone-suwan and Masters family’, you will be remembered and surely missed…To Lou and family: you are in our thoughts and prayers we are just down the road if you need us for anything…God bless you all.
Love:Pat & Susie Thone-suwan.
Aunt Lou, Vivian, Theresa, Wes, and Alf. Please know that our prayers and love are with you now. I have fond memories of growing up with you guys and visiting with Uncle Wes and you guys when you were stationed elsewhere. I’m not sure I will make it for the graveside but know I will be praying for you.
Love, Charlie
Dear Jean, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your brother. God Bless you and your family. Jane Hammond
May God Bless and Comfort you and your family. We love you, Lindsey Harrell, Larry and Linda Wheelon
I am sorry for your lost, I was a childhood friend of your neice Judy Miller. I would like to talk to her if you could pass on my email to her. You and your family are in my prayers. Judy
Dear Lou and family,
We extend our deepest sympathy, love and prayer. Wesley will really be missed. Daddy enjoyed visiting with both of you as I did too. We will miss his funny stories he always shared.
Love,
Lindsey, Gail, Joe, Linda and Faye
Lou and family,
I would like to send our condolences to you and all the family.
Also to Jean and Helen and their familes.
I remember going to church with Wesley and Lou. That was the good days of all our lives.
Wesley was a wonderful and kind man.
We will never forget him.
Bob loved to talk to him. The last time we seen him was in Walmart.
May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Bob and Nola Mae Rhew
Lou & family Jean & Helen. I will remember Wesley always. I’m sure him & Daddy are catching up. I remember he would always come down the mountian and him & Daddy would go on for hrs. I miss those days. God Bless all Geraline & Lillian
LOU AND FAMILY..
WE ARE REALLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS…IT WAS HIS GRADUATION TIME TO HEAVEN AND I’M SURE HE’S NO LONGER SUFFERING LIKE HE DID HERE ON EARTH…ROBERT WAS SO GLAD HE WAS IN LONG ENOUGH TO COME VISIT HIM BEFORE HE PASSED ON…ROBERT FELT WESLEY WAS ONE OF A KIND AND HE ADMIRED HIM VERY MUCH…OFTEN SAID HOW HE WISHED HE COULD SIT DOWN AND TALK WITH HIM ABOUT THING THAT HAPPENED IN THE PAST…WE WILL MISS HIM AT MOUNT OLIVE BPT.YOU AND WESLEY HAVE SOME GOOD KIDS AND I KNOW HE WAS PROUD OF THEM AND THOSE GRAND AND GREATGRAND CHILDREN
DONT KNOW WHO WILL TELL ME ABOUT THE BLACK BEARS NOW..[FAREWELL BEAR HUNTER]…
Dear Lou and Family
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family with peace and comfort during this terrible time. Aunt Gloria’s family always felt like my own family. Love to all.
Belinda Rhew
(Niece of John and Gloria Sharpe)
Lou,
Many prayers and blessing to you and your family in times of sorrow. May the love of the master be in camped around you. And if you need to stop. There will be a angel near by to help you along the way. )i(
HATTIE LOU & FAMILY, YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE’LL MISS WES AND HIS STORIES. BUT I’M SURE HE IS TELLING THEM IN HEAVEN NOW. GOD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS…
DON’T GRIEVE FOR ME, FOR NOW I’M FREE,
I’M FOLLOWING THE PATH GOD LAID FOR ME.
I TOOK HIS HAND WHEN I HEARD HIM CALL,
I TURNED MY BACK AND LEFT IT ALL.
I COULD NOT STAY ANOTHER DAY,
TO LAUGH, TO LOVE, TO WORK OR PLAY;
TASKS LEFT UNDONE MUST STAY THAT WAY.
IF MY PARTING HAS LEFT A VOID,
THEN FILL IT WITH REMEMBERED JOY.
A FRIENDSHIP SHARED, A LAUGH, A KISS,
AH YES, THESE THINGS TOO I WILL MISS.
BE NOT BURDENED WITH TIMES OF SORROW,
I WISH YOU THE SUNSHINE OF TOMORROW.
MY LIFE’S BEEN FULL, I’VE SAVORED MUCH,
GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD TIMES, A LOVED ONES TOUCH.
PERHAPS MY TIME SEEMED ALL TO BRIEF,
DON’T LENGTHEN IT NOW WITH UNDUE GRIEF.
LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS AND SHARE WITH ME,
I’M WITH GOD NOW, I’VE BEEN SET FREE!!! (:
JIM,IRENE,RICHARD&DONNA LUTHER