Max Kelly Miller

Max Kelly Miller, 71, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, at his residence in Bessemer City, North Carolina, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on March 5, 1955 to the late Cecil and Genevive Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Sylvia Roach, Darlene McMickle, and Betty Watts.

Max enjoyed being outside in the woods camping. Overall he was a very outdoorsy man. He had a fun personality and was a loving person who cared about his family more than anything else. The memories he made with all who knew and loved him will be cherished forever.

He is survived by his niece, Jennifer Eason (Mark McEntire); his great niece and nephews, Austin Eason (Olivia Murphy), Dakota Eason, and Zachary Bynum; and his great-great niece and nephew, Riley Campbell and Jasper Eason.

Services will be private.

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com