Kermit Dennis Miller went to be with his Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was 91 and had been in declining health. He was a faithful and founding member and Elder with the First Christian Church of Lenoir. He is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe C. Miller and Estella Mae White Miller and siblings Howard Miller; Jack Miller (Ruth); Lewis Miller (Esther); Bill Miller (Eva Nell); Georgia Hayes (Ernest); Virginia Dare Yates (Conley); and Wilma Green (Fred).

Kermit was a carpenter and furniture builder, but mostly enjoyed working with his tractor on his farm. He was fond of surf fishing and did many trips to the Outerbanks of North Carolina. He loved both mountains and sea. He leaves behind his wife of 72 years, Willie Dean Hall Miller and sister Rena Goodman (Jack), and two daughters, Sandra Isaak and Barbara Manuel (Ted). He has five grandchildren; Joseph Isaak (Danielle); Daniel Isaak (Clarissa); Kaitlyn Hawkins; Rebecca Manuel; and Rachel Connell (Nick). He also has three great-grandchildren; Joseph Cole Isaak; Andrew Parker; and Duncan Parker.

He was appreciative of his many friends and "extended" family. Those who frequently checked on him and helped him as he became more frail and dependent on others.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm in the Greer-McElveen Funeral Home chapel, Lenoir. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm.

Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to be sent to the First Christian Church of Lenoir. 1758 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645.

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home, Lenoir, and Austin & Barnes Funeral Home, Boone, is assisting the Miller family.