Charles William Miller entered the more immediate presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 21, 1929, the son of M.E. and Elizabeth Norfleet Miller. Educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem, he graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1946. In 1950 he graduated from Davidson College where he made many life long friends. Charlie was employed by Insurance Services Company of Winston-Salem for 40 years, retiring as president of the company. He was a life long member of the Moravian Church and served on various local church boards, as well as on boards of the Southern Province of the Moravian Church. Charlie was the first layman elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Salem Academy and College. He also served as a Trustee of Old Salem, Inc., serving as Chairman during his last year on the board. He also enjoyed serving with the Shepherd’s Center and Meals on Wheels.
Charlie enjoyed his travels at home and abroad with his wife, Nancy and friends. He loved and was proud of his and Nancy’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charlie was also proud to be a North Carolinian and proud of his southern heritage. He was always very grateful for all the blessings God bestowed upon him and his family.
Charlie was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Stuart N. Miller; grandson, Jeb Ward; and son-in-law, Randy Phelps. He is survived by his true partner in life and dear wife, Nancy Hall Miller; three children, Corinne Ward (Bill), William Miller (Missy), and Christine Phelps; stepson, Dane Heath (Amy); grandchildren, Lizzie Roediger (Charles), Cori Tuller (Alex), Bo Ward, MaryGrace Ward, Katie Miller, Rob Wooten (Liz), Liza DeFago (Chris), Lily Donadio, Jimmy Phelps, Cameron Heath and Zachary Heath; nine great-grandchildren; and nephew, Stuart N. Miller, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Calvary Moravian Church with a visitation following the service in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Calvary Moravian Church, 600 Holly Ave., NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Ashe Food Pantry, 115 Colvard St., Jefferson, NC 28640, Trellis Hospice Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103,or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be shared online at www.salemfh.com.