Jerry Miller

Mr. Jerry Miller, age 72 of Fayette, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 19, 2025.  

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3-P.M. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hopewell-Rosehill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home. 

Jerry was born to Donald Bufford and Eunice Posey Miller. He was raised by his granny, where he learned a strong work ethic. He worked for over twenty years at Fayette and Winfield Cotton Mills. After the mills closed, he worked at the Fayette Medical Center where he was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed by them all.

Jerry was known for his kindness, humor, and ability to make others laugh with his Donald Duck impressions earning him the nickname of Darkwing Duck or DW by some of his beloved nieces and nephews. 

Jerry's faith in God and the love of his family brought him his greatest joy. His love of fishing was surpassed only by his love of camping and going to the beach.

Jerry was a well known handyman. He could fix anything, and also could draw anything he had a picture of. 

Survivors include his wife of 13 years: Deborah Hocutt Miller, children: Donald Miller (April), Daniel Miller (Amanda), Mary Elizabeth Chambless (Gene), Cory Hocutt (Lori), Tia Hocutt (Corey), grandchildren: Austin, Brady, Christian, Payton, Katelyn, Brayden, Cory Jr., Riliee, Gabe, and Brentlee, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. 

Honorary pallbearers are Fayette Medical Center Employees, and Sand Springs Baptist Church. 

Active pallbearers will be: Donald Miller, Daniel Miller, Cory Hocutt, Christian Miller, Gene Chambless, and Alex Griffin. 

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