Bernie "Tommy" Miller

Mr. Bernie “Tommy” Lee Miller, 92, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Bernie was born on January 12, 1933, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Marshall L. Miller and Polly Ann Bowman Miller. He graduated from Griffith High School in 1951. Bernie served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force.

In his younger years, he traveled with the Crusaders Quartet proclaiming the gospel of Christ through song and testimonies. He enjoyed impersonating “Elvis” at holiday events, birthdays and other celebrations. Bernie retired from Western Electric with 38 years of service.

He was preceded by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Gullie Miller; his three daughters, Teresa Miller Draughn (Randy), Rhonda Miller Russell (Gene), and Karen Miller Marshall (Todd); nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Kerwin Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Hawtree officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. A burial will immediately follow the service at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kerwin Baptist Church Missions Fund, 4250 Old Hollow Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107.

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is respectfully serving the Miller family.