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Charles Edward Miller

August 9, 1921 — July 14, 2017

Charles Edward Miller

Mr. Charles Edward Miller, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in Forsyth County on August 9, 1921, to the late Lindsay Franklin Miller and Tishia Calicutt Miller. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. Charles retired from both Hanes Knitwear and United Automotive. He was a lifelong devoted member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nellie Leona Gibbons Miller, one brother and two sisters. Charles is survived by his wife, Nannie Mae Hester Miller of the home; daughters, Pat Smith (Steve) of White Oak, NC, Pam Wolf (Larry) of Westfield, NC, Paula Purvis of Winston-Salem, and Jo Ella Sealey (Ira) of Winston-Salem; a son-in-law, Ervin Purvis of Winston-Salem; 9 grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 17, 2017, at Westlawn Gardens of Memory with Pastor David Peeler officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Hospice and Palliative Care of Forsyth County for the compassionate care they provided to Charles and the entire family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 2390 Bethel Church Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Forsyth County, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Previous Events

Visitation
Sunday, July 16, 2017
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel

3315 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Graveside
Monday, July 17, 2017
11:00 AM
Westlawn Gardens of Memory

6135 Ridgecrest Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Cemetery Details

Location

Westlawn Gardens of Memory

6135 Ridgecrest Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Memorial Contribution

Hospice of Forsyth
101 Hospice Lane
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Bethel United Methodist Church-Winston-Salem
2170 Bethel Methodist Church Lane
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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