Walter was born on May 7, 1914 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Edward C. Miller and Frieda Burmeister Miller.
Walter served in the United States Army during WWII. He retired from Singers in Wilmington and was a member of the Oleander United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Helen Hansley Miller in 2001.
Survivors included his son, William(Bill) Miller of Wilmington, NC; brother in law, Hobert Hansley and his wife Mary of Yorktown, VA; sister in laws, Sarah Hansley of Holly Ridge, NC, Mae Hansley of Scotts Hill, NC, and Mildred Hansley of Supply, NC; nieces, Mickey Bachara (Casey), Fay West(Ron) and Donna Lancaster(Bill); nephews, Leslie Daughtery (Maryland), R. J. Davis(Janet) and Roy Hansley; also special friends and neighbors, Don and Mary Williams and family.
Mr. Miller will lay in state on Wednesday October 12, 2011 at the Coble Ward Smith Funeral Home, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403, from the hours of 2:00pm to 5:00pm for anyone who wishes to pay their final respects.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday October 13, 2011 at Oleander United Methodist Church, 5810 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 with the Rev. Linda Taylor officiating.
A graveside service with Military Honors conducted by the American Legion Post 10 and North Carolina Honor Guard will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday October 13, 2011 at Oleander Memorial Garden, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409.
The family request that any memorials be made to the Oleander United Methodist Church.
The staff of Coble Ward- Smith is honored to serve the family of Walter Leroy Miller.
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