Dean Miller

Eddie Dean Miller, 64, of Afton, died at home on August 24,2026. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary Jane Miller, a precious daughter Marla Elizabeth Gardner, his father and mother, Charles Eddie & Della Kate Miller, and a sister-in-law, Libby Vereckee. He graduated from Chuckey-Doak High School and retired from Crenlo. God gave him an amazing talent of playing musical instruments and singing. He was passionate about bluegrass music and lifting up the name of his Lord and Savior, Jesus.

He is survived by his daughter, Misty (Greg) Sybrant of Evans GA, son, Dallas (Christina) Gardner, and Marlin Shelton II. His grand-children, Ashley (Nathan) Morgan, Alyssa (Eric) Dyer of Johnson City, Jordan (Lindsey) Gardner, Andrew Gardner, Jacob (Loey) Gardner of Evans GA, Dallas Aron (Kara) Gardner of Augusta, GA, Joshua Sybrant of Evans GA, and Sarah Sybrant of Evans GA. His great-grandchildren, Maverick Morgan, Willow Jane Morgan, Zeke Dyer of Johnson City, Norah Kate Dyer of Johnson City, Oliver Gardner, Archer Gardner, Evangelina Gardner of Evans GA. His Sisters, Anita Bible and Rhonda (Larry) Belt. Brothers-in-law, Johnny (Sharon) Collins and Bill (Shirley) Collins of Murfreesboro. Special Niece Kylie Frye. A godson, Dylan Miller. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The graveside service will be Saturday, August 29th at 10:00 am at the Union Chapel FWB Cemetery. Following the graveside service, a drop-in celebration of his life will be held at Union Chapel FWB Fellowship Hall from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for family and friends. Bring your instruments.