Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameJoe Oliver Miller
Birth21 Sep 1937, Rockwell, Rowan County, NC
Death1 Feb 2023, Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia
Burial8 Feb 2023, Brookhill Memorial Gardens, Rockwell, Rowan County, NC
FatherJohn Gilbert Miller (1882-1968)
MotherImogene Rudisill (1898-1989)
Spouses
Birth17 Apr 1940
ChildrenDebra Marie (1957-)
 Joe Oliver (1960-)
 Susan Joanne (Died as Child) (1961-1963)
 David Scott (1964-)
 Lee
 Alan
Notes for Joe Oliver Miller
Joe Oliver Miller

Joe Oliver Miller, 85, of Albany, GA formerly of Ft. Gaines, GA, died February 1, 2023 at the Willson Hospice House.

Mr. Miller was born in Rockwell, NC on September 21, 1937 to John and Imogene Miller. He grew up in Rockwell and graduated from Mt. Pisgah Academy in Candler, NC. In his younger years, he worked in security for Charlotte Motor Speedway and had a long career with General Motors Corporation. He moved to Albany, GA in 1980 and lived at the lake in Ft. Gaines, GA for twenty five years, where he was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mr. Miller returned to Albany, GA in 2019.

He enjoyed playing baseball and played in the minor leagues and was offered a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a Duke Blue Devil Basketball fan and his favorite pastime was fishing with his friends and family, deer hunting and turkey hunting when he was able.

Survivors include his wife, Janice “Necy” Miller of Albany, GA, his children, Debbie (Joey) Barrier, Joe O. (Rhonda) Miller, Jr. and David S. Miller all of Salisbury, NC, Lee (Jina) Miller of Lee County, GA and Alan (Theresa) Miller of Albany, GA, his grandchildren, Andrew (Carmen) Barrier, Kyle (Brittany) Barrier, Lindsey (Matt) Hiatt, Jocelyn Miller, Tristan Miller, Matthew (Lauren) Miller, Brandon (Hannah) Miller, Melissa (Matt) Stevenson, Amanda (Daniel) Coleman, Matt Lamb and Megan Lamb and his great-grandchildren, Addison, Callie, Jordan, Levi, Paige, Kole, Maverick, Thomas, Aubrey and Walker.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, Febrauray 8, 2023 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Powles Staton Funeral Home, 913, West Main Street, Rockwell, NC.

The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at Powles Staton Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Myers officiating.

Burial will follow in the Brookhill Memorial Gardens.

Those desiring may make memorials in memory of Mr. Miller to Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Drive, Albany, GA, or to Shiloh Baptist Church, Cotton Hill Road, Ft. Gaines, GA.

Powles Staton Funeral Home is assisting the Miller family.
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