Thomas Leslie Miller
April 11, 1945 ~ December 15, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Thomas Leslie Miller, 67, of Young's Cove Road, Candler, died Saturday, December 15, 2012.
Mr. Miller was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Forest Hilton and Anna Mae Miller Thomas. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Thomas and a brother, Kenny Thomas. Mr. Miller worked as a self-employed painter.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Sue Dickey Miller; two brothers, Ronnie Thomas and David Thomas; step-children, Kari Lynn Brandy and husband, Anthony, and James D. D'Amato, Jr.; and one granddaughter, Carmen Lynn Brandy.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church with the Revs. Carroll Moffitt, Tom Burke and Ron Hartman officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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Laura, we love you and we’re praying for you. Tommy was our great friend and neighbor. He will truly be missed. Men like Tommy are rare. We have been Blessed to have him in our lives. Should you need anything let us know. All our love . Rick, Teresa Cunningham, Charles, Cory
Laura, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tommy had a beautiful God given talent, and he will be missed, but he is painting the most beautiful pictures ever now. God Bless you and your family . Love Steve & Rita Norman & Family
Tommy was truly one of a kind. Whenever he decided to learn something, whether it be fly-fishing, painting scenes of the mountains he loved or even playing pool, he would throw himself into it until he excelled at it. My family was priviledged to be neighbors of Tommy’s for many years but he became much more than that. Sharing Christmases at our house, trips to the flea market, fishing expeditions and many laughs, he was a much-loved member of our family. Tommy was one of the few truly pure souls I have ever known — he never had a bad word to say about anyone and was always there when you needed someone. The world will seem a little emptier without Tommy in it. But I have no doubt that Tommy is in a better place, probably sitting on the banks of a beautiful stream with my dad, fishing and having a wonderful time. And until we see him again on the other side, he’ll always live on in our hearts.
Laura my deepest sympathy to you.
Tommy was a Blessing to be around.When in his presence I felt the Love that he shows and gave to all who were Blessed to know him.
God saw he was tired and a cure was not to be;So he put His arms around him,and whispered,Come with me.With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and fade away; Although we loved him dearly,we could not make him stay.A golden heart stopped beating,hard working hands to rest;God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the Best!
I remember Tommy from the date of his birth and many other times throughout his life. He was a fine and wonderful person, and he made our life richer because we touched shoulders with him. His smile would light up the world. May God Continue to bless you now and for evermore. Lovingly, the Ken Israels.
Loved and never forgotten, Heaven is now going to be a beautiful palet that Tommy will forever more be painting in. His smile and encouraging words will always be remembered. Laura our love and prayers are with you everyday. May God keep you in the higest spirit and comfort you.