Heaven became a little bit sweeter. Coy Jones Miller entered through heaven's gates on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Born on December 11, 1938, Coy was the son of the late Jones Luther Miller and Doris Hodges Miller and graduated from Blowing Rock High School in 1957. Coy was well known for his many pranks and never met a stranger. He had the gift of meeting someone, and within five minutes, knew where they were from, who their mom and dad were, what job they had and if they were happy doing it. Coy worked in manufacturing most of his life and served as plant manager at Blue Ridge Shoe, Timberland and Carroll Leather Goods. He was dearly loved by those he worked with. In addition to being a prankster, Coy had a robust sweet tooth. The Banana Puddings, cakes and pies that was consumed by Coy was amazing. His love for God and family was exhibited everyday by his actions and love for others. He was truly a special person who loved big and cherished every minute of life.

Coy was a third generation farmer and handed down that love to his family who will carry on his traditions and legacy.. As a symbol of God's faithfulness and Coy's passion for farming, two baby calves arrived in the world on Coy's homecoming day.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shelby Brown Miller of the home, son Aaron Miller and wife Angie of Boone and their children, daughter Ann McClure and husband Darrell of Ashe County and her children, and daughter Alice Bills and husband Routy of Oklahoma and their children. He is survived by eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Coy is also survived by sister Gail Coffey and husband Robert of Boone, NC, sister Lindel Perry and husband Keith of Boone, NC, sister Pam Miller and husband Eddie of Leicester, NC and brother Kevin Miller and wife Paula of Boone, NC., sister-in-law Linda Shoemake and husband Jim of Boone, NC and brother-in-law Garland Brown from Brevard, NC. In addition he is survived by five nephews and two nieces.

Services for Coy Miller will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Laurel Fork Baptist Church. Services will be officiated by Dr. Daniel Featherstone and Preacher Derrick Wilson. Entombment will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday evening, February 26, 2023 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Laurel Fork Baptist Church and one hour prior to the funeral on Monday. Pallbearers are Casey Miller, Jacob Miller, Caleb Bills, Joshua Bills, Jason Miller and Ethan Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Shawn Perry, Mark Wallace, Jerry Trivette, Jimmy Bowen and Cody Dombrokowski.

To honor Coy's memory, the family asks that you pick up a fishing pole and spend time with family or do a kind deed for another human being. Additionally, the family requests donations be directed to the cemetery fund of Laurel Fork Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1147, Boone, NC 28607 or to Amorem Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Road, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Online condolences may be sent to the Miller family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.