Allen Glenn Miller

Mr. Allen “Al” Glen Miller, 82, of 1581 Ball Branch Road, Boone, passed away Sunday morning, April 7th, 2024 at The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge. Born August 14, 1941  in Watauga County, he was a son of the late Earl and Blanche Proffitt Miller. Mr. Miller was a lifelong caregiver of animals  and many knew him from the 33 years he enjoyed managing the Deer Park at Tweetsie Railroad, where he never met a stranger. He was a local horseman enjoying many years of working horses and mules including pulls, horse shows, competitions, and wagon trains with friends and family. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Julia Sentelle Miller, one son Greg “Bumble bee” Miller and wife Mandi Miller, one daughter in law Anita Miller, all of Boone, four grandchildren Adrieanna Ray and husband Jacob, Bryce Miller, Ottman Miller, and Kaycee Miller, one step grandson Alden Dishman, two great grandchildren Kendall and Wyatt Ray and an number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons Jeffery Miller,  Tony Miller and Christopher  Miller, five brothers, J. D. Miller,  Jim Miller, Hubert Miller, Bob Miller, Grady Miller, one sister Lena Mae Miller. 

In respect of Mr. Miller’s request there will be no services held in his memory. The family requests that in place of your sadness, when you drive past Tweetsie and hear the train recall a memory of Al. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Special Olympics c/o Watauga Parks and Rec,231 Complex Drive, Boone, NC 28607, which Mr. Miller held a special place in his heart for this cause.

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Miller family.

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