Wade June Worley Miller Jr.

Wade “June” Worley Miller, Jr. 94 of Big Stone Gap, VA passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026 at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pennington Gap, VA where he had been a resident. Affectionately known as June, he was born August 21, 1931 to Una and Wade Miller Sr. Wade was a long time member of the Legion Memorial United Methodist Church in Powell Valley. Wade graduated Valedictorian from East Stone Gap High School and Emory and Henry College with honors. He later earned his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Virginia. He began his teaching career in the Wise County School System in 1954 and taught at Powell Valley High School until his retirement in 1989. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Nema Sue Poole Miller of Big Stone Gap, VA; His parents, Una and Wade Miller Sr; four brothers, Marvin Miller of Big Stone Gap, VA, Billy Miller of Xenia, OH, Charles L. Miller of Big Stone Gap, VA, and Bobby L. Miller of Big Stone Gap, VA; one sister Anna Sue Vines of Little Rock, AR; and his daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Miller of Knoxville, TN. Surviving are his son, Timothy Miller of Knoxville, TN; his daughter, Marla Bolling and husband Kenny, of Pound, VA; his (Sister)-in-law, Geanne Poole Masters and husband/brother-in-law, Dale Masters of Big Stone Gap, VA; brother, Walter Miller and wife/ sister-in-law, Brenda of Big Stone Gap, VA; four grandchildren, Amber Davis and husband Shawn of Knoxville, TN, Justin Miller and wife Tara of Nashville, TN, Jaret Bolling and wife Nicole of Norton, VA, and Erik Bolling and wife Katie of Youngsville, NC; seven great-grandchildren, Trevor Davis, Parker Davis, Drake Bolling, Oliver Bolling, Ivy Miller, Quinn Miller, and Rocky Miller; and a special friend, John Gillis of Lee Health & Rehab Center in Pennington Gap, VA. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, CNAs and staff of the West Wing at Lee Health & Rehabilitation Center for the exceptional care, kindness, and love shown to Wade. The funeral arrangements will be held on Saturday, June 6th 2026 at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap the calling hours will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00pm his service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home’s chapel, with Steve "Stork"Maddox officiating. His committal service will be held on Sunday June 7th 2026 in Powell Valley Memorial at 930 a.m. those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Holding Funeral Home at 9:00 a.m. to travel in procession. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. An online registry is available for the family at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.

Wade June Worley Miller Jr.

August 21, 1931 - June 3, 2026

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