John E. Miller

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, John E. Miller, 41, from Taylorsville, North Carolina. John passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 26, 2024.

Born in Shelton, Washington on April 26, 1983, John was the son of Bert and Janie Miller. His mother Janie passed away days after his birth. John grew up in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School in 2001.

John enjoyed playing sports, excelling in football, baseball, and track and field (discus and shot put). After graduation, John was a card dealer at Little Creek Casino in Shelton, a coach at Hood Canal School, and worked at Wal*Mart in Shelton. John moved to North Carolina in 2003 where he met and later married Christy Langston. In North Carolina, John enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his dogs.

John was preceded in death by his mother Janie Miller, brother Andrew Miller, and sister Kelli Miller. John is survived by his wife Christy Miller, father Bert Miller, mother Cathy Miller, and brothers Bernie Miller (Puyallup) and Mark Miller (Tacoma). A memorial service will be held in North Carolina. Plans for a local memorial service will be announced.