William James Miller

He was a brilliant, kind, and caring soul that lent a hand wherever he could to neighbors and strangers alike.

A man of many loves, Bill's greatest passion was music. He loved taking the time to introduce classic rock to the next generations. Some of his favorite bands included Led Zeppelin, STYX, REO Speedwagon, Def Lepard and of course Pink Floyd. "Wish You Were Here" was his favorite Pink Floyd song.

Every 4th of July, Bill was a kid again, putting on fireworks shows that lit up the night sky and sparkled over the water. With his girls by his side, they would spend weeks planning the style, size, and music for the big production.

Bill's father introduced him to the love of stamp collecting, which he passed on to his girls, showing world history through them. Bill would explain, "that country has a different name now," or " this one does not exist at all in modern times."

He loved the Ocean and his young family spent many countless hours playing in the shoreline, studying seashells and other aquatic life. His girls would hold the shells up to their daddy, full of questions. He was always quick to answer their questions, as he would show them how each creature grew in each shell.

Despite all his many different hobbies and loves, he loved his family the most, and the sorrow of his leaving will be felt by many throughout the coming years.

Bill and his wife Hailey grew up together, meeting as teenagers in the River Bend community. Bill graduated from New Bern High, class of 78, and holds an Associates Degree in Diesel Mechanics. He was a Master Nissan Technician for 25 years with Nissan of New Bern, and the last 4 years he worked with Jeff Thomas at 70 East Foreign Auto.

He is survived by his wife Hailey Dixon Miller, married 26 years, of New Bern and their daughters Sandra Miller, Nicole Miller and Amy Miller all of New Bern. Survived by his sisters, Susan Davenport of Calf.; Mary Kay Miller-Burns of Texas; Christen Hunt of Illinois; and his brother, Greg Miller of Tenn; Dear family friends: Casy Stelk, David Hill, Bill Sawin, Vince Crow, Curtis King and Bill Deans.

Preceding him in death were Bill's parents, Dr Raymond and Helen Miller of New Bern.

While there will be no formal memorial service, the Miller family is planning a large gathering to celebrate Bill's life. Please contact the family directly for more details.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Miller Family for his daughters.