Paul Miller

ROCKY MOUNT – Paul Miller, age 77, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025.  Born in Scioto County, OH on August 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Paul Robert Miller and Anna Mae Tackett Miller.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jim Miller.

Paul was a devoted educator, coach, and mentor whose life was marked by service to others.  A 1966 graduate of Valley High School, he went on to attend Piedmont College in Georgia on a basketball scholarship, graduating in 1970.  Following college, Paul began his career in teaching and coaching in Georgia, where he served for five years before returning home to Lucasville, Ohio, in 1976.  There, he poured his heart into education and athletics, coaching football, girls’ basketball, and girls’ track, and shaping countless young lives along the way.  His dedication to student-athletes extended beyond the local level, as he served on the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Board of Directors and was honored with induction into the Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame and Valley High School Board of Education Hall of Fame.  After 36 years of faithful service, Paul retired in 2008, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, leadership, and encouragement. Outside of his professional life, he found his greatest joys in fishing, watching his grandchildren compete in sports, and proudly cheering on his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes.

Paul is survived by his wife of 55 years, Christi Rowland Miller; his sons, Joe Miller and wife, Kindra, of Colorado Springs, CO and Robbie Miller and wife, Julie, of Rocky Mount, NC; his daughter, Julie Miller Witers and husband, Brad, of Matthews, NC; his grandchildren, Rebecca Miller, Paige Miller, Jackson Miller, twins Gehrig Miller and Landry Miller, Anna Witers, Berkeley Miller, and Carter Witers; his brother, Donnie Miller and wife, Jo Ann; his sisters, Debie Kester and Pam Blume and husband, Kevin; his sister-in-law, Virginia Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Christ Global Methodist Church, 5731 Gallia Street, Sciotoville, OH.  A visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Christ Global Methodist Church.  A meal will follow the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Paul’s memory to Valley Alumni Association, 1821 State Route 728, Lucasville, OH  45648.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.