James Ray Miller, 58, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
James was born on October 24, 1966, in Catawba County, the son of the late Barbara Jean Wallace Morgan.
In addition to his mother, he is preceded in passing by his father, Earl Morgan.
Those left to cherish his memory include his six children, Hunter Miller, Destinee Miller, Ashley Miller, James Earl Miller, Carrie (Matthew) Elliott, and Carla Cook; eleven grandchildren, Stuart Connor, Marcus Johnson, Arielle Hastings, Jackson Miller, Braxton Miller, Porsche Miller, Hunter Miller, Addison Elliott, Mason Elliott, Maddy Elliott, and Loralei Elliott; sister, Shelia (Eddie) Metz; two brothers, Michael Miller and Charles Morgan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Kyle Wilcox officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Miller family.
Love you James you will be missed. Love your Cuz Deborah Tanner and husband Daniel
RIP my friend and brother 🙏❤️🙏
i love you dad. rest easy my angel 🕊️
RIP James very nice guy!
James won a Indiana Golden Glove Jacket , he was a Hard Worker , loved his kids , grandkids , an was a great person to have around when you wanted to fish an have a great time ,, love you forever , Aunt Carolyn , Uncle Dick ( your boxing couach ) Uncle Terry ( wife ) Kimmy , Uncle Rick ( wife ) Lynda , RIP James
I’m sorry for your loss James was a good man always willing to help out someone if they needed help I have so many memories of us are fishing trips our little weekend getaways it’s so hard to believe he’s gone but I guess God needed another angel I’m not going to say goodbye but I will say I’ll see you later I’ll meet you on the other side fly high cousin until we meet again rest in peace
We are so sorry and please accept our deepest sympathy.
Greg and Melissa Hefner
It’s never going to feel real. I love you dad
I can’t believe you are gone rest in peace I love you cousin James
I will always miss you my big brother. I know you are having a Awesome reunion with Mom and Dad. And with those that have gone before us. The memories we shared is the only thing that is apart of our past because you are apart of our future. I Love You Big Brother even though my heart is broken. I will always cherish your memories throughout my stay here on this earth. Until we meet again as the Bible says in the air..
My Beloved Brother, whom I looked up to growing up. So many precious memories of you. I do remember at an early age how we struggle as a family to survive the hardships we were in. However we managed to work through it. Mama kept us 4 kids together. You made life fun. With your love for outdoors and sports. Sure was amazing to watch you fish golf play softball basketball baseball etc. You made it look so easy. James you will never be forgotten. Thank you for being my very first friend not only just a brother. You’re amazing. And always will be. Tell Mama we love her as s well. Give her a great big hug and a kisses from her other kids who remain here on earth. Rest peacefully until we all meet again. Love you my beloved brother James. From Brother Michael.
On behalf of Century Furniture, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Sheila & Eddie Metz and the Miller family.
Your family remains in our thoughts and prayers.
Century Furniture, Plant 3
HIckory, NC
RIP Brother you will be missed so much.
Dad I love you and miss you .