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Obituary For Mr. Ivey Dean Miller
The Lord called Ivey Dean Miller home on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at 7:50 a.m. Ivey Dean Miller was born and raised in Green Sea, SC, on August 26, 1943, to his late parents, Jessie Sr. and Jeanette Miller. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse Miller, Jr., and Marvin Miller, as well as his sister, Sheila Holmes
Ivey graduated from Finklea High School. In the early 1970s, he moved to Darlington, SC, before settling in High Point, NC. There, he worked faithfully for Burlington Industries and Hatteras Yachts and later retired from Thomas Built Buses.
After retirement, Ivey enjoyed spending his days watching soap operas and talking politics with his favorite brother-in-law, friend, buddy, and political partner, Sammy Johnson—something the family often laughed about and cherished deeply.
Ivey loved his family wholeheartedly, and everyone who knew him loved him in return. He had a special way of touching the hearts of everyone he met. Known by many nicknames, including “Buddy Dean,” “Ripple,” “Father,” and “Da,” Ivey was always recognized for his warm spirit and welcoming smile. No one ever met him without leaving with kind words to say about him.
He was truly a hands-on man who could fix just about anything he touched. He loved cars, car racing, riding motorcycles, and especially fishing — hobbies that brought him great joy throughout his life.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his devoted wife, Margaret Miller; his daughters, Sonya Miller and Wanda Bristow; and his beloved grandchildren, Kenean Miller, Bianica Blair, and Ryan Harrington, and his great-grandchildren, Mason Martin and Ariana Miller. He leaves behind his loving siblings: Voncill Quick; (Hubert) of New Bern, NC; Shirley Shaw of High Point, NC; Carolyn Johnson “Sammy” of High Point, NC; Priscilla Miller of High Point, NC; Rodney Miller (U.S. Army Retired) and Dolores Miller of Florence, SC; Barbara Miller of High Point, NC; Cindy Batton (Willie) of Florence, SC; and Harriet Hayes (Henry) of High Point, NC. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family members who will miss him dearly.
Special thanks are extended to his brother-in-law, Sammy Johnson, sister-in-law, Judy Butler, and niece, Tonya Smith, for their love and support.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Williams Memorial CME Church, 3400 Triangle Lake Road. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens.
Final arrangements entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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SC Welcome Centers planted 7 trees in memory of Mr. Ivey Dean Miller . - May 25, 2026
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P.S. Fam, please excuse the typos in my previous message. I soooo hate to mess up.😞💔😞
Love, Mel
Dearest Greta, Sonya, Wanda, Cindy, Carolyn, Sammie, and the entire Miller clan, my heart aches to learn of the absence of your beloved Ivey Dean, from your lives. His absence is, I'm sure, a great one, and so I pray in faith, that your hearts are being comforted by the Most High, the Almighty GOD! His Holy Spirit, the Comforter, is the buffer, Who can, and will, ease your pain. Do it please Father, I ask l, in the name of Your Son, Christ Jesus, for this beautiful, kind and loving family. Please...make this loss of their loved one, easier to bear my Lord...now, and in the days, and years to come. I know you, the Miller's, to be a family of Believers. I KNOW this! May our God, our Heavenly Father, draw each of you even CLOSER to Himself during your time of sorrow, and may He NEVER let you go. As you well know, I have great Love for you all, and I will be forever grateful to you Greta, for what you meant to my Mother, and for the love and compassion that you gave to her so freely, and to my family as well...and to you Cindy, for being my good and faithful Friend, and for welcoming me into your world, and the world of your family, the Miller family, so graciously, and so lovingly. My prayer is that you will all see Ivey again, in Paradise, with Jesus. Surely he was too kind and too loving to others, in obedience to Christ Jesus, not to make it in. Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, in that you've done it to the LEAST of these my brothers, you've done it unto me." - Matthew 25:40
Copious Blessings from Above, of Love, Grace, Mercy, Joy, Peace, and ALL that you need, in the midst of Your sorrow, and beyond....🙏🏽
Lovingly, and From My Heart, Melanie Boyd Jones 🌷
Carolyn sending you and the family my condolences may u find comfort in knowing I'm praying for you and the family ..
My Heart and Prayers, goes out to the Family. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊🕊
My family would like to offer our concern condolences to you and your family during your loss. We are here for you.whatever your need
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Miller family, you have our condolence and sympathy during this time of sorrow. Cousin James Lee and Ada Johnson and family.
Cousin Ivey Dean you will be missed.We are praying for the family.With Love. Cousin Alma Berlean Johnson.
My condolences to the family Ivey dean will surely be miss if nobody else showed up at a service he always did we all grew up in Green Sea SC lived next door to each other had a infectious smile you will definitely be miss 😞🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️
To our Miller Family, we are just cousins; we grew up as bothers & sisters. Ivey Dean was the big brother to all of us. My heart is truly broken😢. I will miss you. R.I.P. brother Ivey🙏🏽❤️. Sister Will
To the Miller Family, you all have our sincere condolences and prayers during this most difficult time. Ivy Dean will certainly be missed.
I was shocked to hear of your passing. I'm going to miss seeing your face and your big smile at all functions regardless of the cause, whether it was a sad or joyous occasion. You were one that would show up for family members. I remember telling my mother that, "if no one shows up to check on family to show his support whether he say much or not, it's going to be Ivey Dean." I'm sending love, hugs, and prayers to my family. I love you all. Take your rest Ivey Dean and give my mom, Geneva, Aaron, and your mom a tight hug for me.
To The Miller Family I'm very sorry of the passing of Ivey Dean He was such a nice person whenever I would see him he always had a gentle smile He will truly be missed.You all will be n my prayers and I pray that God comfort each and everyone of you ❤️🙏🏽 Treva Quick Peay
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