In Memory of
James Ernest Miller
May 22, 2020
Obituary
James Ernest Miller, 81, passed away on Friday,
May 22, 2020 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in
Charlotte, NC. James was born on January 30, 1939 in
Rutherfordton, NC to the late Maggie Lee Carrier and
Robert Miller. James was predeceased by his brother,
Harold Bruce Carrier of Warrenton, Virginia.
James graduated from Carver High School in 1957. He
attended Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC graduating
in 1961 with a BA Degree in Sociology. He began his
professional career at the Wiltwyck School for Boys in
Esopus, NY, as a Child Care worker. He continued to work
with youth as a Social Worker at Hillcrest Center for
Children in Bedford Hills, NY and later at Highland
Training School, Highland, NY. He returned to graduate
school and in 1975 received his Master’s Degree in Urban
Planning from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. He began
his employment with the Port Authority of NY & NJ.
Following a productive, distinguished and rewarding work
experience of 28 years he retired from his last position
as Manager of the Newark Legal Center in Newark, NJ. in
1995.
He is a life member of Livingstone College Alumni
Association. He is a member of Psi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Upsilon Chapter. He served as President of the
Bronx-Westchester Chapter of Livingstone Alumni and
later as President of the Carver High School All Class
Reunion. He thoroughly enjoyed sports and travelling.
Over the years James was a member of Jackson Memorial
AME Zion Church in Hempstead, NY, First Presbyterian
Church in Teaneck, NJ and later he joined the First
United Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. when he
moved in 2004. He was actively involved and served on
the Board of Stewards, as an Elder, and as Trustee on
the Session. He was willing to serve, to lead and to
mentor whereever he could always with positive impact.
James , a loving husband, is survived by his wife,
Priscilla, of Charlotte, NC. James and Priscilla were
married for over 55 years. James leaves to cherish his
memory, his sister, Phoebe Mackey of Mooresboro, NC; his
brothers Muhammad, Robert and William Miller of Albany,
NY; James Bruce Carrier and Jon Brown, nephews, and
Tracie Carrier and Angela (Desmond) Gordon his nieces;
his cousins Brenda Logan, Martha Sapp, Kaye Watkins
(Edward), Raymond Hines (Donnie) ,Tommy Lynch (Sandra),
Barry Hines (Wanda) Kenneth Hines (Vanessa) and Tyrone
Lynch (Paulette), Eleanor Poole, Delores Martin, Bobby
Rogers and Linda Smith. His God sons- Michael Torres and
James Bond and a host of relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service is being planned for a later date.
Grier Funeral Service
115 John McCarroll Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-332-7109
