Steve Wardell Miller, 60, of 1305 Greer Street Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He was born on December 19, 1959 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Willie Miller and Barbara Jane Jeffries Miller.

Steve was a retired captain of the Shelby Fire and Rescue Department after 25 years of service.

Steve was always a man of strength, courage, and diligence, never meeting a stranger. Often you could find him at the Goodwill sparking up a conversation. The love he had for his wife, children, and family was a force that could never be broken.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Barbara Miller, and his brother Willie Miller Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Doris Miller, who remained by his side until his passing; son Steven Miller of Charlotte, NC; daughters Tamerriell Hogue (Charles) of Belmont, NC; Quanterra, Shanterra, Tysherra, of the home; Adrain Hunt of Salisbury, NC; granddaughters Tarayjah Hoey-Gordon (Clayton) of Greensboro, NC; Taiylor Hoey of Belmont, NC; sisters Karen Partlow and Sandra Brooks of Shelby, NC; brother Jeffrey Miller (Latoshia) of Shelby, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, close friends, and beloved co-workers.

Due to recent coronavirus state guidelines limiting the size of gatherings, the service for Mr. Miller will be private. Mr. Miller may be viewed at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Burial will take place at Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.