Boone, NC - Richard Miller, age 34, of Boone, NC passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, after a long battle with Type 1 Diabetes.

His is survived by his parents, Danny and Lauri Miller of Boone, his sister, Emily Miller (Jake) of Asheville, NC; Grandparents Jack and Martha Jackson of Greensboro, NC; special Aunt, Julie Graham (Jim) of Brunswick, GA; his beloved huskies, Barley and Willow and a number of other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Larna and Reba Miller of Boone; Aunts, Sallie Weaver of Boone, Ann Jones of Crossville, TN and Jane Cline of Cary, NC.

The most important thing in Richard's life was his family.  He had a heart full of compassion, love, and loyalty.  He dearly loved and cared for his precious dogs, enjoyed cooking, gardening, and shredding on his guitars.  He will be truly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.

Funeral services for Richard will be conducted 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in the Hampton Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Hugh Whitfield officiating.  Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park in Boone.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday prior to the service from 12 until 1:00 PM.

For those wishing to contribute memorials, please consider the American Diabetes Association, 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC  28204.

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

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.