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Terry Miller Obituary

Mr. Terry Wayne Miller, 57, of Salisbury went home to heaven Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Born Feb. 25, 1961, in Wilkes County, he was the son of Shirley Walker and the late Johnny Miller. Mr. Miller was a graduate of North Rowan High School. He served in the US Navy from 1979-1988 as electronics technician aboard the USS Sargo, submarine service. Mr. Miller worked for Shaver Wood Products, Power Curbers, and most recently, OPEX Corporation as a service technician. He enjoyed playing golf, travelling, beach trips with friends, the Steelers football team, and his two dogs, Rufus and Laddie. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley Louise Walker Young; brother, John Miller (Terri) of Salisbury; sisters, Sherry Strude (Tommy) of Wilkesboro and Nanette Shinn (James) of Salisbury; nephews, Scott Johnson, Shane Miller (Julianne), Donnie Shinn, and Jason Shinn; and nieces, Tammy Coffey and Holly Miller. Visitation and Service: Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday, March 15, at New Hope Independent Baptist Church, 830 Choate Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146. Funeral Service will be at 12 p.m., in the church sanctuary with Rev. Darrell Worley officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at the US National Cemetery, Statesville Blvd. location. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Miller family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Mar. 13, 2018.

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Brotherhood of the Dolphin

Nick Nichols

March 25, 2018

To the Miller Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Terry's passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Terry, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS SARGO SSN-583, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!

ET2(SS) Terry Miller
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

Crystal

March 17, 2018

I was so sad to hear of Terry's passing. He was such a shining star and could make even the most down person laugh. Loved watching Pittsburgh football with him. Rest well, my Steelers buddy!!

Deb Tomei

March 15, 2018

Shirley, Johnny(Teri)--- I am so sorry for your loss. Terry will be missed by many, but the memories we have of him will remain with us. May God bless all of you and give you strength. Love YOU!!!

David Kirsten

March 15, 2018

To our shipmate, this term is used with affection and respect, you earned this title by serving with those who chose Submarine duty. You served with honor and dedication to YOUR shipmates, you will be remembered by those who served and those friends and family left behind, we wish you "FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS" as you go onto the eternal patrol.

Bob Pegram

March 15, 2018

Shirley , Nan , Johnny and all the family , I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing . I am thankful I had the honor of meeting him and have become so close to your family through Shirley being my neighbor . Keeping you all in my daily prayers throughout this difficult time . Love and Hugs ~~

Lester Skelley

March 14, 2018

Rest your oats brother we have the watch.

Mike Harrison

March 14, 2018

RIP Ace. You will be missed my friend. I will always remember the crazy adventures we all shared together over the years with you. Your memory will live on through the stories that we always talk about when we get together. God Bless you and your family.

Bill Dixon

March 14, 2018

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Terry's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Terry's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16

Terry Wayne Miller ET2(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Patti Watkins

March 13, 2018

So sorry to hear of your passing. What a good guy, my friend. RIP

Suzanne Richardson Rimer

March 13, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Springer

March 13, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers. Karen Springer

March 12, 2018

Rip good friend

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