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Troy Herbert Miller, Sr.

September 21, 1930 ~ November 26, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT - Troy Herbert Miller, Sr., age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born in Greenville, SC on September 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Ray Herbert Miller and Ila Mae Adams Miller. His brother William T. Miller also preceded him in death. Troy married his high school sweetheart, Joycie, and adored his family. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, made his career as a Planning Manager in the textile industry, and faithfully supported his church as a deacon and teacher for more than 50 years. Troy also loved sports, and officiated high school sports for more than 25 years. It was a full and well-lived life. Troy leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 71 years, Joycie Jones Miller; and son, Troy "Buddy" Herbert Miller, Jr. and his wife, Teresa, of Advance; granddaughters, Amanda D. Miller of Raleigh, and Amber M. Boggs and her husband, Clint, of Mocksville; and sister, Eloise M. Bagwell of Columbia, SC. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 1:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home until 3:30 PM. Burial will take place at Pineview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. 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. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 12/2, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home until 3:30 PM. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 12/2, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 1:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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  1. A heart breaking loss. Joycie and Troy have been a part of our lives since we got married over 51 years ago. Troy will be missed tremendously. Frank and Debbie Joyner

  2. To the family , My heart goes out to each one of you especially Mrs Miller. I’m very blessed and grateful to have had the pleasure to know and work for them the last 5 years. I will miss him dearly and all of the various stories he would tell me about his life. I know this hard for everyone but remember how much he loved each one of you. God bless you all!!!

  3. May our Lord bless and comfort you and the family during this tragic time of loss. Please accept my sincere condolences


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