Mr. Michael Allen Miller

Michael Allen Miller, 73, husband of Ann Scruggs Miller, of Seneca, SC, passed away peacefully at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House on October 11, 2024. Born July, 4, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC, Michael was the son of the late Carl Charlie Miller and Mildred Reeder Miller. He was a 1969 graduate of Dorman High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of South Carolina. In 1973, he and his wife moved to Walhalla, SC, where he worked in Human Resources at Chicopee Manufacturing. After closure of the plant, he was instrumental in bringing Johnson Controls, Inc to Oconee County and was actually the first employee of the local plant. During his career in Human Resources, he was active in local and state Personnel and Human Resource organizations. He was a former member of Sertoma, served on the Board of Directors of United Way, served on the Oconee County Sewer Commission, and served as Mayor of West Union. Michael enjoyed woodworking, living on the lake, and especially enjoyed fishing. In addition to his wife of 50 years, Michael is survived by his daughter: Anna Miller Robinson (Kevin) of Tamassee; grandsons: Abram Miller Robinson and Everett James Robinson; brother: David S. Miller (Lulu) of Franklin, NC; nieces: Pam Brown of Spartanburg, Kim Wilson (Russ) of Clemson, Christie Key of Taylors, and Stephanie Williams of Franklin, NC; nephews: Steve Miller (Stacey) of Clemson, Chris Miller of Spartanburg, and William Miller of Spartanburg; and several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Landon C. Miller and William E. Miller; sister: Kathryn M. Stroble; and nephew: Alexander S. Brown. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Davenport Funeral Home in Walhalla, SC, with burial to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens, 4500 S. Hwy 11, Westminster, SC. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills, Cottingham Hospice House, attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Dr., Seneca, SC 29672; or Golden Corner Church, attn: Make a Way Building Fund, 350 Earle St., West Union, SC 29696.

Mr. Michael Allen Miller

July 4, 1951 - October 11, 2024