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Jerry Miller Obituary
February 2, 1960 - April 18, 2016
Cary
Jerry "J" Wilton Miller, Jr. went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 18th.
J turned his fight with cancer into a positive "No Fear" campaign giving out hundreds of t-shirts and spreading God's Word everywhere he went.
J was a loving husband, son, brother and friend. His magnetic personality and smile drew people to him. J loved and is loved by so many that life on earth will not be the same without him.
J graduated from Cary High School in 1978. He attended Appalachian State University and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and AHO Rugby Club. J graduated with honors from North Carolina State University.
J was actively involved in his community and had a passion for serving others. He served and volunteered with many civic organizations including serving as past President of The Cary Page Rotary Club, The Salvation Army Advisory Board and Christmas Committees and Joni and Friends Family Retreat Camps.
J is survived by his wife, Patricia Davis Miller of Blowing Rock; parents, Jerry and Jean Miller of Cary; sister, Julie Miller Clark and Husband D.R. of Cary; sister, Jill Miller Goodman and husband David along with their daughters Reece and Sawyer of New Hill; and many loving family members and friends.
A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, Cary. Visitation and reception will immediately follow the service at the church. There will also be a Memorial Service at Boone United Methodist Church, Boone, NC on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 2 p.m. Visitation and reception will immediately follow the service at the church.
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Joni and Friends Family Retreats of Charlotte and The Salvation Army.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Miller
May 26, 2016
Jay Miller was a good guy and I am glad to have known him since fall of 1980 freshman year at ASU when I met him at PB Scotts Music Hall in Blowing Rock where he worked behind the bar. Over the decades of years on earth Jay was very kind always generous with his time and had a unique ability to understand others by giving of himself with his time ears attention and positive calm spirit when others around him were superficial judgmental.
Jay had a level headed understanding of life with a respect and appreciation of nature people and the order in which God intended things to be in this mixed up world on planet earth called the society of the human race. Jay was always in awe of the splendor of mother nature which is why he loved the High Country in the mountains of North Carolina so very much eventually moving back there permanently with his wife taking a job opportunity to work at Blue Ridge Rentals and buy their own home together.
I express condolences to his family, wife and all his friends.
BraveDave
GrandfatherMountainEagle#13
Philip Williams
May 12, 2016
Julie I am truly sorry to here about J's passing! I was always remember how happy he was with that big smile on his face, when we talked. I'm sure he is at peace now and for ever more! Please give my condolences to the family and god bess you all in this time sadness.
Best Regards,
Philip Williams
April 25, 2016
Jerry and Jean,
Joy and I are very saddened to hear of the passing of your son J. I know he was a great pleasure to the two of you. May God Bless The two of You
Bill Taylor, Cary NC
Darla Chiangi Munn/ Charlotte, NC Linda Chiangi/ Kentucky
April 22, 2016
Jay... Your smile lit up the CHS Class of 1978 & I am honored to have been your classmate. Since moving from Cary, our close knit very special class seems to always stay connected in some way. Your journey was shared with me through Steve Rhew & Beth Coble & for them I am so thankful.
My mom & I did not realize your sweet sister was Jill & brother in law was David Goodman..two very special people to both of us. We send our love & prayers to your family & peace in knowing you are with our Heavenly Father. God bless you my friend..I know you are painting the walls of heaven green & white... xo
Seth Cox
April 21, 2016
Sissy and Jerry, just wanted you to know how much you have been in our prayers during this time with J. What a beautiful obituary. You are so lucky to have had such a son and he was so lucky to have had such wonderful parents. Our hearts go out to you. Seth, Claudia, and Anne
Kenny Glenn
April 21, 2016
Jerry and Jean, Ann and I are saddened at the passing of J. He loved his parents and was so proud to represent Jerrys art. We cannot express the loss you must feel. May God comfort you. Your Friends Kenny and Ann Glenn
April 21, 2016
Jerry and Jean Ann and I are very saddened at the passing of J. He loved his parents and was so proud to represent Jerrys work. We cannot express to acknowledge the grief you must feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may in God and the knowledge the he lives on be of comfort to you. Friends Kenny and Ann Glenn
Gary Cauble
April 21, 2016
Pat,Jean,Jerry. I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts go out to each of you.
April 21, 2016
Alice Jean and Jerry Miller,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love to all of you.
From - an ol' Jonesboro girl that spent a many of nights in the Castleberry home.
Ann McLeod Fields
PO Box 814
Broadway, NC 27505
919-258-6668
Diane Wilser
April 21, 2016
Please know that the "Bradsher's" are so very sorry to hear of your loss. The blessing is that J is now healed, happy, and healthy as he waits for us to join him in heaven. (Diane Bradsher Wilser)
April 21, 2016
Jean, Jerry and Julie - I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to you during this time. Sending you love and hugs - hope to see you soon. Margie Cooper Hammond
Trisha Godwin
April 20, 2016
I wrote a message to all of you on Caring Bridge but I wanted to express my condolences again to each of you. J is now out of pain, at peace and with his Lord.
Sally Smith
April 20, 2016
To the family I'm sorry and sending prayers to u all
April 20, 2016
My condolences to the family.
Debbie Thompson Howard
April 20, 2016
J and I grew up together and graduated from Cary Highschool the same year. He was a wonderful friend to so many. I am truly sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Thompson Howard
Alesha Still McCauley
April 20, 2016
To Jerry, Jean, Julie, Jill and their families... You are in our thoughts and prayers as you cope with the loss of J. Sending hugs your way...
April 20, 2016
I am sorry at this passing. I saw the depth of Jay's goodness in celebrating God's grace during his illness in Cary two years ago. God is receiving an angel in heaven. Deepest sympathies to you, Pat, Fran, and Jay's family. Cosuin Brenda
Sue DeLuca
April 20, 2016
Despite the loss of the physical presence of your brother (husband, son and friend). We know that God has assigned him (now an Angel in Heaven) to watch over you throughout your life. I feel for your loss, my most sincere condolences.
April 20, 2016
All of us from Cary loved Jay! He was a very dear friend - grew up with him since I was in 3rd grade & he will be missed by everyone that crossed paths with him. Many prayers and condolences for all the family - Julie - Love you! Beverly Cowardin
Joseph Sansom
April 20, 2016
J. Miller was a great example of one that enjoyed helping others regardless of their station in life.
I enjoyed working with him as a fellow Member of The Wake County Salvation Army Advisory Board.
He is in a place that we all,want to be when it is our time. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all.
Joseph M. Sansom
Peter Ferris
April 20, 2016
Jay and Pat where the first two people I met when I moved to Raleigh, from that first day we became great friends. Jay had a very tight group and I was welcomed like one of the family. From taking me to my first Grateful Dead show to always allowing me to fall asleep in his recliner (no matter what time of day it was), I will always remember his smile, warmth and kindness. You will be missed my friend.
Linda Qualls
April 20, 2016
I loved cousin Jay so very much! We shared in so many happy days on our Sanford Castleberry Farm growing up. Now those are wonderful memories. Jay was truly a loving,thoughtful, and kind soul. He'll be so greatly missed, May you rest in peace Jay in the presence of your Lord Jesus.
My deepest sympathy,
Linda Castleberry Qualls
Jeanna Benoy
April 19, 2016
Sending condolences to the entire Miller family. May the assurance of his faith in a good and loving God and Savior bring strength, comfort, and peace to you all.
Hawanna Richardson
April 19, 2016
I didn't have a pleasure of meeting J, but felt that I knew him through his sister in law Dawn. He was truly a strong man with strong faith in the Lord. I send my condolences to the family.
Scott Zumbach
April 19, 2016
I have known Jay since we were in the same first grade class in Cary in 1966. We went through High school together then to the same college. I remember his charismatic personality and being a genuine good Guy. He was the type of person who everyone wanted to have as a friend. I'm sorry I lost touch with him over the years, but he had a lasting impression and will be remembered by all those who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Miller Family.
Debbie Cockman Goodykoontz
April 19, 2016
What an awesome, inspiring man J was. He will live on in many hearts for decades to come. My prayers and love to Pat, J's parents, his sisters, and all extended family and friends. This world is a better place because J touched so many. To God be the Glory.
Barbara Rogers
April 19, 2016
It was a wonderful privilege to have know Jay since he was a very young boy growing up in Cary. He was loved by so many and will be missed by even more. Pat, you have been a loving, caring, wife and caregiver for Jay. Pat, Jean, Jerry, Julie, Jill and families we pray you will find comfort sharing in your loving memories.
Love, Bill & Barbara Rogers
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