Ernest J. Miller, Jr., 79, of Pinehurst, was called home to his LORD on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023.
Ernie was born on September 13th, 1944 to the late Ernest J. and Ethel Rouse Miller. He grew up in New York City and entered into service in the U.S. Navy as a young man. After his honorable discharge, he returned to New York and started his career as a Security Officer with the United Nations for 28 years. After his retirement, Ernie relocated to the Sandhills.
Ernie had a magnetic personality, was very friendly and outgoing and gave the best hugs! He was a real patriot and a man of strong faith and loved the LORD. Many people will remember him and how he witnessed for the Lord with the gift of the Little Eagles he handed to people, referencing scripture and opening dialogue with them. He loved bird watching and ensured the feeders were full everyday with only the best seed so he could sit in his patriotic themed “Liberty Room” and see the birds as he read his bible.
In addition to his parents, Ernie was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer Miller, brother Alan Miller and sister Gail Galvan. Ernie was the loving husband of Mary Beth Buck Miller. He was the father of Deborah Miller, Laura Miller, Ernest Miller, III. He was the loving grandfather of Christopher Miller, Richard Sugrue and Emily Sugrue. Ernie is also survived by his sister Lorraine Kennedy.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Calvary Memorial Church, 400 South Bennett Street, Southern Pines on Monday, Sept. 18th at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Christian School Scholarship Fund, 400 South Bennett Street, Southern Pines NC 28387
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
