Clyde Houston Miller

Clyde Houston Miller, age 92, of Spencer passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the French Connection parade where he was elected Grand Marshall. Mr. Miller was born June 21, 1926 in Rowan County the son of the late Maude Kesler Miller and Burt Clyde Miller. He was a graduate of Spencer High School, Class of 1943, and attended Catawba College. Clyde was a Veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He worked for the Spencer Shops, Southern Railway as a brakeman and retired after 30 years at Fiber Industries. He was an active member of Central United Methodist Church. He was a Past Governor of the Spencer Moose Lodge and earned the 2013 Fellowship of Honor, Past President of the Spencer Civitan Club, Past President and life member of Spencer Jaycees; Young Man of the Year (1959), DSA Award; Life Achievement Award of Spencer Jaycees (2015), North Rowan School Board member for over a decade and past Chairman of the Rowan County School Board. Past President of the North Rowan PTSA, President of the North Rowan Band Association. He will always be remembered as the man selling pom-poms (green, white & gold), popping popcorn in the concession stand, and mostly as the man shooting fireworks at the North Rowan High School football games. Preceding him in death was his wife of almost 60 years Betty C. Miller who died February 28, 2010; son Wesley Miller who died December 30, 2016; and sister, Dorothy Miller. Those left to cherish his memories are his son, Steve Miller (Linda) of Spencer; daughter, Kathy Hooper (Jay) of Salisbury; daughter in law, Genine Miller of Salisbury; grandchildren; Rob Miller (Becka), Allison Bober (Jason), Samantha Massey (Kevin), Jillian Gunter, and Caitlin Mauldin; great-grandchildren; Arden Miller, Claire Bober, Kevin Massey, Laila Massey, Michael Massey, Marian Massey, Reese Gunter and Maverick Mauldin. Visitation: 6-8:00 PM Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Summersett Funeral Home. A Memorial Serivce will be held 2:00 PM – Friday (Feb. 15), at Central United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. McKenzie Sefa. Military Honors will be conducted by the US Navy. Memorials to Central United Methodist Church, PO Box 203, Spencer, NC 28159. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Miller family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Clyde Houston Miller

June 21, 1926 - February 9, 2019