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James Miller Obituary
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH | Mr. James Alton ''Jimmy'' Miller, 63, of West Port Drive, died Saturday, January 26, 2008 at his home.
He was born March 1, 1944 in Davie County, North Carolina, a son of the late Alton Sheek and Mary Louise Hendricks Miller.
Jimmy was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mocksville, N.C. and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Florida. He had been owner and operator of Nature's Table Restaurant and was a graduate of Camden Military Academy.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Louise Statzer Miller of the home; four daughters, Tammy Miller-Vaznis of Murrells Inlet, Tonya Celeste Carr and husband, Nathan, of Orlando, Fla., Pepper Michelle Burns and husband, Greg, of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Nikki Myers and husband, Robi, of Black Mountain, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Tammie Annette Moody and husband, Joey, of Vale, N.C.; two stepsons, Gregory Keith Huddle and wife, Karla, of Greensboro, N.C. and Arthur Andrew Tripp Sellers of Raleigh, N.C.; eleven grandchildren; a sister, Carol Dyson; a brother, Kip Mitchell Miller and wife, Denise, all of Mocksville, N.C.; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Thelma Woods of Bassett, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside memorial service will be conducted 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at Rose Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Routh officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2008, at Eaton Funeral Home.
Please sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
The family requests that memorials be considered for Regency Hospice, 11943 Grand Haven Drive, Suite A, Garden City, SC 29576.
Eaton Funeral Service of Mocksville, N.C. is proud to serve the family.
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William
August 9, 2025
Bless you
Patty Mielke
January 29, 2008
Bonnie,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Suzy and JOE Pennington
January 29, 2008
Our very special prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. GOD BLESS.
Chuck Tomlinson
January 28, 2008
I have known Jim almost my entire life. I grew up about 3 houses from Jim in Mocksville. We played together as children. I would like to offer my deepest and heart felt sympathy to Bonnie and family. May God be with you in all of your journeys.
Jim and Cynthia Anderson
January 28, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Jimmy death. Jim and I were friends of his and his former wife Brenda. I worked with her at USAirways and Jim new Jimmy from a little boy. We will keep you in out thoughts and prayers.
Ernie and Lynn Mumford
January 28, 2008
Bonnie, We were so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing on Sat. night. I can still see Jimmy dancing at Harold's and having a fun time. He always had a smile and enjoyed life. I'm glad you became his wife, Bonnie, as you made him happy.
Ron & Glenda Beard
January 28, 2008
To Bonnie and Family: Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you during this sad and difficult time. We have fond memories of Jimmy during our high school days.
Dreama Osborne
January 28, 2008
My condolences to Bonnie and the family. I grew up in Cooleemee where Jimmy and I were friends since child hood. We met again in N Myrtle Beach where he was a neighbor of a friend of mine. May God be with you at this very sad time in your lives.
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