SOUTHPORT — William David “Bill” Miller 78, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born June 6, 1942, in Partridge, Kentucky, and was the son of Charles Anderson “Charlie” Miller and Rose Stidham Miller. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Mack “Bob” Miller; and sister, Nola Miller Fields.
Bill grew up in Lynch, Kentucky, and moved to Southport in 1962, at which time he joined the U.S. Air Force. He was a Vietnam veteran. He married the love of his life, Cheryl Price, in 1964, and upon his discharge from the service, they made their home in Southport.
He retired from Progress Energy after 24 years of service. Bill spent his life as a public servant to the citizens of Southport/ Brunswick County, having served as a member of the Southport Fire Department; a founder and charter member of the Southport Rescue Squad having served as assistant chief; master Mason, Pythagoras Lodge No. 249; Sudan Shriner; police officer with the Southport Police Department and the Oak Island Police Department; and as a deputy sheriff with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office for 44 years. His passion for upholding the law and for the men and women of the BCSO was profound! He always saw himself as your “protector!” Bill was an active member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and always looked forward to seeing his church family.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife and best friend of 56 years, Cheryl Price Miller; two sons, Charles William “Charlie” Miller, and his wife, Patty, of Southport and James David “Davey” Miller and Pamela Allgood of Southport; two grandchildren, Natalie Miller Sasser, and her husband, Chris, and Briana Miller, and her fiance, Caleb Hemphill; great-granddaughter, Finley Ann Sasser; special niece, Tiffany Cashwell Campbell and family; and special loved one, Denise Miller.
Natalie, Briana and Finley, your presence filled his days with sunshine! You were his beacons of light! To Charlie, David and their families, words are inadequate in thanking you for the sacrifices you have made over the last 58 months helping to care for your dad! You truly have angel wings! To family, friends, strangers and Bill’s caretakers words cannot express how deeply you have touched our hearts with your many acts of kindness. May God bless each of you in a special way! To the staff at Local’s and Famous Subs, you are special! To the greeters at Mount Olive Baptist Church, you blessed us every Sunday with your helping hands!
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Gideon’s International; or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Bolivia.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2919 Galloway Road N.E., Bolivia. COVID-19 restrictions will be observed. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, at Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Anthony Clemmons presiding. Burial will be held in Northwood Cemetery, Southport, with full Law Enforcement and U.S. Air Force Honors performed.
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