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Larry Douglas Miller Sr.

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Larry Miller Obituary

Larry Douglas Miller, Sr. GOOSE CREEK - Larry Douglas Miller, Sr., age 73, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Charleston, SC. He was born on January 20, 1941 in Salisbury NC. Parents were George Washington Miller and Clara "Curt" Murph Miller, who are deceased. Larry is survived by his wife, Wynette T. Miller of Goose Creek; son, Larry Douglas (Doug) Miller, Jr. of Salisbury, NC; daughter, Amy Miller Brown (David) of Linwood, NC; son, Turner Wilson Miller of Houma, LA; stepson, Kevin Ray (Esther) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; sister, Georgia Miller Almond (Ralph) of Granite Quarry, NC; granddaughters, Tanya Brown Schott (Stephen) and Kathern Brown, both of Linwood, NC; great-granddaughters, Lilly and Alissa Schott. Visitation and viewing will be at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral service on Thursday April 24 at Riverbluff Church, 5421 Riverbluff Parkway, North Charleston. Open casket from 1:00 to 2:00 PM with service to begin at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow the service at Carolina Memorial Park. Larry was Service and General Manager for Tarheel Industrial Equipment and RimTrax in Salisbury, NC, and transferred to Charleston, SC in 1989 with Construction Equipment Sales as General Manager. He had a long career with John Deere Heavy Construction Equipment Dealers and developed a successful home business, L&W Services, buying and selling new & salvage equipment internationally. He began his career as an auto mechanic, learning the trade from his father, who owned a successful auto repair business, GM's Auto Service, in Salisbury. He was owner of Larry's Motorama auto service station in Salisbury before he began his career with John Deere dealerships. His motto was "I can fix that" and he could fix anything! Larry was an active member of Riverbluff Church, where he served as a deacon and home small group leader. He was a loving father and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, and fixing up old cars. Larry had a heart transplant in June 2001 and was blessed with another 13 years of life. He received a woman's heart and would proudly tell everyone along with a few jokes. He and his wife Wynette were married June 21, 2003 surrounded by their children, family, and friends. We are especially grateful to the staff of DCI Archdale, who took great care of him in Dialysis 3 days a week and the staff of Life Care Center of Charleston while in rehab. We are also thankful to the heart transplant staff at MUSC who followed Larry for those 13 years and to the fifth floor Ashley River Tower staff who took such wonderful care of him during many hospital stays. Flowers and plants accepted or donations requested to Midland Park Community Ministries, 2427 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406, where he served as a volunteer for many years. Other suggestions, the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Any of these would be appreciated. Services by Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Miller

16 Entries

Nancy Brennan

May 8, 2014

Dear Wynette,
I'm so sorry to learn about Larry's homegoing & that I was unable to come visit you. May God comfort, strengthen, & give you peace. You will be in my prayers. God bless.

Wanda Kennedy

April 26, 2014

I am Larry's cousin Wanda Overcash Kennedy and I am traveling and just learned of Larry's passing. Wanted to extend my sympathy to Wynette, Doug, Amy and Georgia. My memories of Larry was a superstar because of his music. I always enjoyed it.

Natalie Winslow Boone

April 25, 2014

To Wynette and Family - I am so sorry and sad to hear about the passing of your dear husband. I just received the news this morning. I am praying for you and praying that God will ease your pain and sorrow. I know that he is hugging G'ma real tight right now. God Bless - Natalie Winslow Boone

June and Tim Pryor

April 24, 2014

Doug and family, thinking of you during this time.

Janet Llaneras

April 23, 2014

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We were very blessed to know and love Larry & Wynette and be a part of their small group! Larry was so so full of life and loved to share Jesus and the gift of salvation to anyone who would listen! Larry was a very strong man with a woman's heart and fought a great fight! He loved his wife and family very much! Through the years I have seen him grow leaps and bounds in his faith and looked forward to the day he would get to see Jesus eye to eye! Well Heaven got their angel back... but we sure are going to miss you here!!!! We love you Larry Miller!!!!!!

— Janet Llaneras, Goose Creek, South Carolina

Janet Overcash

April 23, 2014

Sending my deepest sympathy to all of Larry's family, especially Doug and Amy. They were my neighbor's on Goodman Lake Road in Salisbury ,N.C. years ago and loved them all.

April 23, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Miller. You all will be in our prayers. May those prayers, as well as fond memories, keep you in this time of sorrow.
Dawn and Sharlene(mail carriers)

Your friend always

Deidra McGill

April 23, 2014

I'd like to give my condolences to Mrs Miller, children, siblings and all Larry's family. Larry was such a great guy. I often talked to my husband about him. We were both patience at DCI clinic. I saw him as a fun loving, sincere and lighthearted kinda guy! We often talked and he told me how he met and captured :), his wife, he also told me about his heart and getting it from a female made him easy to cry. He was just so very nice and friendly I will miss seeing him. I really loved his personality. May GOD help you all in this transition. GOD has placed him in his blossom and he will be fine now!!!

Ashley Bukay

April 23, 2014

Wynette- I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. -Ashley (5 east ART-MUSC)

Gary & Darlene "Dooder" Lankford

April 23, 2014

Just can't find the words. So we will tell you that we will miss Uncle Larry. We are so sorry for this loss. Wish we could be there with you. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you. May you find peace and comfort as time passes and the good memories replace the heart ache. Love y'all

Janet Peck-Bute

April 23, 2014

I didn't know Larry but I went to school with Doug. I'm sorry for your loss, your family are in my prayers!

Debbie Morris Mankey

April 23, 2014

Larry was my second daddy. I grew up with them if I was not at home I was at their house. I know my daddy " his best friend" welcomed him in heaven with arms wide open. To Doug and Amy I love both of you and I am truly heartbroken for you. May god give you comfort and peace in knowing he is no longer in pain.

Lucille M. Weiss

April 23, 2014

You will truly be missed. I always enjoyed talking with you and working with you at Midland Park Ministeries. May God bless you always.

American Heart Association

April 23, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Jeffrey Dyson

April 22, 2014

Larry will be sorely missed by all. He was kind and thoughtful, always willing to help, share advice and was so wonderfully optimistic. He was a role model to me and he was the man who opened my eyes to Heaven. It was a genuine pleasure to know him and spend time with him at family function. I will see you in Heaven someday dear friend.

Garold & Karen Dyson

April 22, 2014

Wynette,
We were so very sorry to hear about Larry he was a strong man to go through what he went through. We will miss him when we come to see you again. He always had things going on with the alligators and taking us on the boat rides and pointing out the birds and wildlife along the way..You are in our thoughts and prayers and look forward to seeing you soon. Blessings

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