Don Miller
June 28, 1929 ~ June 25, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Leslie MacDonald “Don” Miller, 80, of Young’s Cove Rd., Candler, died on Friday, June 25, 2010, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Miller was a son of the late Leslie Henry and Minnie Belle Hylton Miller. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Anna Mae Thomas, Elva Louise Miller, and Sara Belle Davis; and brother, Benjamin Franklin Miller.
Mr. Miller worked for five years as chef of the Mayflower Restaurant, and worked an additional 38 years as a chef with Holiday Inn. He more recently worked as a custodian with Enka High School. He was a well-respected chef who was well known for his country style steak and gravy, beef tips, and pineapple ham glaze. He was also a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved listening to southern gospel music, growing flowers, and taking care of his dogs.
Mr. Miller is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 41 years, Wilma Ruth “Tootsie” Austin Miller; brother, Oliver “Buster” Miller, of Candler; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mr. Miller will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday in the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. John Brendle officiating. Interment will follow at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery. His nephews will serve as pallbearers.
His family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday evening at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Piney Mountain United Methodist Church, 14 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715, or to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Dear Tootsie , I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweeet husband . You are in our thoughts and prayers . I pray God will give you strength , comfort and peace . I know God will be with you and even closer to you now . Love and Prayers Linda Barnes
Tooter, I know at this time it’s hard for you and after 41 years with Don it isn’t easy to think of him as being gone, but I’ve always known you for your strength and toughness and God saw fit to let Don go first, I know it will be tough but with the faith that you have always had you’ll make it. You have strong family support but most of all you have God on you side and he will be with you every step of the way. May God bless and be with you through this loss. We love you and have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nanny Massie, David, Joyce Farmer, Patsy Lance and Peggy and Junior Parris and the rest of the family
Tooter, I know at this time it’s hard for you and after 41 years with Don it isn’t easy to think of him as being gone, but I’ve always known you for your strength and toughness and God saw fit to let Don go first, I know it will be tough but with the faith that you have always had you’ll make it. You have strong family support but most of all you have God on you side and he will be with you every step of the way. May God bless and be with you through this loss. We love you and have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nanny Massie, David, Joyce Farmer, Patsy Lance and Peggy and Junior Parris and the rest of the family
My family has known Donald all our lives and thought the world of him. I was always in awe of his flowers. I am thinking of you all and send all my love and sympathy.
Wilma,
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you at this time. May God bless you
in time of sorrow.
Ralph Morgan
Ruby Whitted
Candler,NC
Tootsie, We are keeping you, and your family in our thoughts, and prayers.God Bless you at this time,and always.Love, The Normans’ @ Piney Mtn.UMC
Tootsie and Family; I just want to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Don’s passing. I know he was the love of your life. I am sorry I couldn’t attend the funeral. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love Vickie
MY DEAR UNCLE DONALD,
You are to me just like your flower gardens…Loved & Amazing
So many thoughts,
in my head.So many things,
left unsaid.You left that day,
without a glance.Never knowing God,
wasn’t giving you a second chance.
What were your thoughts,the last moments you had.I hope you had happy thoughts,and not sad.No one will ever take your place.The LOVE I have in my heart for you has its own special place.
As you smile on me from above.
My mind is still sad but my heart will always be filled with your love. God is mending the Broken Pieces & My Broken Heart along the way.One day @ a time. I love you dear uncle you mean the world to me.
I Love you dearly..You are missed…
Love Debbie(Miller)Klimis