David Miller

Mr. Walter David Miller, known to family and friends as David, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Greenwood, South Carolina, at the age of 70.

David was born on March 26, 1956, in Washington, Georgia, the son of the late Walter Frank Miller and Barbara Ann Simons Miller. He grew up in Crawfordville and was a proud 1974 graduate of Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School. From an early age, David developed a strong work ethic and a natural talent for working with his hands. When he was just 14 years old, he began working at Mark Green’s Garage in Crawfordville as a mechanic, where he gained the skills and experience that would serve him throughout his life.

David made his home in Lincolnton for many years and later lived in McCormick for the past 30 years. He was employed by R&W Auto Parts, Johnson Chevrolet Buick, and later Gary Russ Chevrolet, where he worked faithfully for 25 years before retiring.

David joined Goshen Baptist Church when he was younger, and his faith remained an important part of his life. He was very independent and had a personality that could fill a room once he got comfortable with someone. He was the kind of man who could talk your head off after he got to know you.

He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and found happiness in fishing, cooking, and spending time in familiar company. He appreciated life’s ordinary blessings and made the most of them with contentment and gratitude

David is survived by his daughter Jennifer Miller Parks and husband Dennis “Woody” Parks, Jr.; grandson, Dennis “Tripp” Parks, III and two sisters Hope Bennett and Gail Strickland both of Madison, Ga. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Miller.

The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, November 12th from 5pm until 7pm at Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton, Ga.