David Lee Miller

April 6, 1943 - September 24, 2017

David Lee Miller, age 74 of Sparta, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Genesis HealthCare in Sparta, NC. He was born April 6, 1943 in Ashe County to the late William Reece and Nettie Proffit Miller. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers, William R. Miller, Jr., Edwin Doughton Miller, James Kent Miller; one brother-in-law, Max Payne; one niece, Melissa Utt. David lived most of his life on the family farm in Laurel Springs, NC. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Ruth Payne of West Jefferson, Teresa DeVane and husband Dr. Linsey DeVane of Johns Island, SC; two brothers, Dr. Gordon P. Miller and wife Jean of Wilkesboro, John H. Miller and wife Angelia of Sparta; five nephews, Marc Payne and wife Pam of West Jefferson, Sid Miller of Sparta, Greg Miller of Houston, TX, Chip Miller and wife Paula of Fort Smith, AR, Johnathan DeVane of Johns Island, SC; one niece, Caroline DeVane; extended family, James R. Proffit and wife Tammy of Lake Norman, Richard P. Proffit and wife Diann of Laurel Springs, Brady S. Proffit and wife Mitzi of Sparta, Greg Wagoner and wife Rita of Sparta; special friend, Nina Eller of Sparta; many cousins also survive. The family requests the honor of your presence at the graveside service to honor the life of David at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Hugh Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Everette Elliott, 149 Roberts Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Genesis HealthCare of Alleghany. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Miller family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.