James Edward Miller

Colington resident

Captain James Edward Miller, 66, passed away at his residence, in Green Creek N.J., Sunday, July 5, 2009. Born in 1942, he was the son of Odessa Mae Crank Miller and the late Patrick Henry Miller. He is also predeceased by a sister, Annie Miller Rogers. Mr. Miller is survived by his current wife, Laura A. Miller of the residence and his previous wife, Lynda Gallop, the mother of his three daughters. He will be deeply missed by his family as well as the commercial fishing industry. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Miller is survived by his three daughters, Jamie Horning and husband, James, of Manteo, Tena Stetson and husband, Woodrow, of Wanchese, and Kimberly Miller, also of Wanchese. He is also survived by a sister, Nellie Sawyer; and three brothers, William Miller, Russell Lee Miller and Lonnie Hubert Miller. Left to cherish his memory are his five grandchildren, Heather Lynn Bridges, James Stuart Horning Jr., Frederick Ryan Vance, Otto Joel Stetson and Tiah Caroline Stetson. He is also survived by his current wife's children, Josanna Weber, Joey Fiore and Johnny Fiore. A graveside service will be held at the Hill Top Cemetery in Colington, Friday, July 10, 2009 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Barnett officiating. A visitation will be held Thursday night, July 9, 2009 at Twiford's Funeral Home, Manteo from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Twiford's Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.