Jay Miller was a good guy and I am glad to have known him since fall of 1980 freshman year at ASU when I met him at PB Scotts Music Hall in Blowing Rock where he worked behind the bar. Over the decades of years on earth Jay was very kind always generous with his time and had a unique ability to understand others by giving of himself with his time ears attention and positive calm spirit when others around him were superficial judgmental.
Jay had a level headed understanding of life with a respect and appreciation of nature people and the order in which God intended things to be in this mixed up world on planet earth called the society of the human race. Jay was always in awe of the splendor of mother nature which is why he loved the High Country in the mountains of North Carolina so very much eventually moving back there permanently with his wife taking a job opportunity to work at Blue Ridge Rentals and buy their own home together. 

I express condolences to his family, wife and all his friends.

BraveDave
GrandfatherMountainEagle#13

Julie I am truly sorry to here about J's passing! I was always remember how happy he was with that big smile on his face, when we talked. I'm sure he is at peace now and for ever more! Please give my condolences to the family and god bess you all in this time sadness.

Best Regards,


Philip Williams

Jerry and Jean, 
Joy and I are very saddened to hear of the passing of your son J. I know he was a great pleasure to the two of you. May God Bless The two of You
Bill Taylor, Cary NC

Jay... Your smile lit up the CHS Class of 1978 & I am honored to have been your classmate. Since moving from Cary, our close knit very special class seems to always stay connected in some way. Your journey was shared with me through Steve Rhew & Beth Coble & for them I am so thankful.
My mom & I did not realize your sweet sister was Jill & brother in law was David Goodman..two very special people to both of us. We send our love & prayers to your family & peace in knowing you are with our Heavenly Father. God bless you my friend..I know you are painting the walls of heaven green & white... xo

Sissy and Jerry, just wanted you to know how much you have been in our prayers during this time with J.  What a beautiful obituary.  You are so lucky to have had such a son and he was so lucky to have had such wonderful parents. Our hearts go out to you.  Seth, Claudia, and Anne

Jerry and Jean, Ann and I are saddened at the passing of J.  He loved his parents and was so proud to represent Jerrys art. We cannot express the loss you must feel. May God comfort you. Your Friends Kenny and Ann Glenn

Jerry and Jean Ann and I are very saddened at the passing of J.  He loved his parents and was so proud to represent Jerrys work. We cannot express to acknowledge the grief you must feel.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may in God and the knowledge the he lives on be of comfort to you.  Friends Kenny and Ann Glenn

Pat,Jean,Jerry. I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts go out to each of you.

Alice Jean and Jerry Miller,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Much love to all of you.
From - an ol' Jonesboro girl that spent a many of nights in the Castleberry home.
Ann McLeod Fields
PO Box 814
Broadway, NC 27505
919-258-6668

Please know that the "Bradsher's" are so very sorry to hear of your loss. The blessing is that J is now healed, happy, and healthy as he waits for us to join him in heaven. (Diane Bradsher Wilser)

Jean, Jerry and Julie - I am so sorry to hear this news.  My heart goes out to you during this time.  Sending you love and hugs - hope to see you soon.  Margie Cooper Hammond

I wrote a message to all of you on Caring Bridge but I wanted to express my condolences again to each of you.  J is now out of pain, at peace and with his Lord.

To the family I'm sorry and sending prayers to u all

J and I grew up together and graduated from Cary Highschool the same year.  He was a wonderful friend to so many.  I am truly sorry for your loss.  Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.  
Debbie Thompson Howard

To Jerry, Jean, Julie, Jill and their families... You are in our thoughts and prayers as you cope with the loss of J.  Sending hugs your way...

I am sorry at this passing.  I saw the depth of Jay's goodness in celebrating God's grace during his illness in Cary two years ago.  God is receiving an angel in heaven.  Deepest sympathies to you, Pat, Fran, and Jay's family.  Cosuin Brenda

Despite the loss of the physical presence of your brother (husband, son and friend). We know that God has assigned him (now an Angel in Heaven) to watch over you throughout your life. I feel for your loss, my most sincere condolences.

All of us from Cary loved Jay! He was a very dear friend - grew up with him since I was in 3rd grade & he will be missed by everyone that crossed paths with him. Many prayers and condolences for all the family - Julie - Love you!  Beverly Cowardin

J. Miller was a great example of one that enjoyed helping others regardless of their station in life.
I enjoyed working with him as a fellow Member of The Wake County Salvation Army Advisory Board.
He is in a place that we all,want to be when it is our time. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all.

Joseph M. Sansom

Jay and Pat where the first two people I met when I moved to Raleigh, from that first day we became great friends.  Jay had a very tight group and I was welcomed like one of the family.  From taking me to my first Grateful Dead show to always allowing me to fall asleep in his recliner (no matter what time of day it was), I will always remember his smile, warmth and kindness.  You will be missed my friend.

I loved cousin Jay so very much! We shared in so many happy days on our Sanford Castleberry Farm growing up. Now those are wonderful memories. Jay was truly a loving,thoughtful, and kind soul. He'll be so greatly missed, May you rest in peace Jay in the presence of your Lord Jesus. 
My deepest sympathy, 
Linda Castleberry Qualls

Sending condolences to the entire Miller family. May the assurance of his faith in a good and loving God and Savior bring strength, comfort, and peace to you all.

I didn't have a pleasure of meeting J, but felt that I knew him through his sister in law Dawn. He was truly a strong man with strong faith in the Lord. I send my condolences to the family.

I have known Jay since we were in the same first grade class in Cary in 1966. We went through High school together then to the same college. I remember his charismatic personality and being a genuine good Guy. He was the type of person who everyone wanted to have as a friend. I'm sorry I lost touch with him over the years, but he had a lasting impression and will be remembered by all those who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Miller Family.

What an awesome, inspiring man J was.  He will live on in many hearts for decades to come.  My prayers and love to Pat, J's parents, his sisters, and all extended family and friends.  This world is a better place because J touched so many.  To God be the Glory.

It was a wonderful privilege to have know Jay since he was a very young boy growing up in Cary. He was loved by so many and will be missed by even more. Pat, you have been a loving, caring, wife and caregiver for Jay. Pat, Jean, Jerry, Julie, Jill and families we pray you will find comfort sharing in your loving memories.
Love, Bill & Barbara Rogers

OBITUARY

Jerry Wilton Miller Jr.

February 2, 1960 – April 18, 2016

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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