~ The Cove ~

Douglas Hyter Miller, age 44, of Tazewell, Va., passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at his home. Born December 31, 1966 at Richlands, Va., he was a son of his loving mother Wanda Davis Miller of Tazewell, Va. and the late Arlie Miller. He was a graduate of Tazewell High School and was a devoted member of the Cove Fire Department along with being a hard working employee of Gillespie Cove Farms. Doug was devoted to his family and loved his home in The Cove. He was an avid sportsman and was often remembered for his sense of humor.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife of nine years, Marcella Miller; and the two joys of his life were his son and daughter, Teddy “Slick” Miller and Cheyenne “Dub Dub” Miller; six brothers, David Miller, Donald Miller and wife, Sandra, Charles Miller, John Miller, Michael Miller, and Daniel Miller and wife, Meredith, all of Tazewell, Va.; one sister, Mary Ann Lowe and husband, Gerald of Meadowview, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Sissy and Connie; two special nieces who dearly loved him, Natasha Davis and Morgan Davis-Miller; other nieces and nephews include Sheila Brett, Savanna Miller, Arlie Miller, Nathan Miller, Mark Lowe, Hunter Brett, and Joseph Miller.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with the Reverend Kelvin Seabolt officiating. Burial followed in the Gillespie Cemetery Thompson Valley, Va. Pallbearers were Daniel Miller, David Miller, Donald Miller, John Miller, Charlie Miller, and Robbie Davis. Honorary pallbearers were Oakey Bogle, Arlie Miller, Garland Boardwine, and Walter Bogle.

The family received friends at the funeral home 6-9 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2011.

Doug is sorely missed and our sincere condolences go to his wife, children and extended family.