Clarence Miller

Clarence C. Miller Jr., 97, of Charlotte, passed peacefully at his home on March 8, 2026. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 29, 1928, Clarence was a quiet but strong man whose deep faith in Jesus Christ guided his life and his commitment to doing God’s will. Known to his friends as C.C., he was a devoted husband to his wife Madelyne for 58 years until her passing in 2011. He loved the Lord and his family above all.

A graduate of Virginia Tech, Clarence worked as a mechanical engineer, construction specialist, Army veteran, and Navy contractor. He spent most of his life in the Tidewater area of Virginia before moving to Charlotte in 2003 to be closer to family. He cherished time spent at the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

He is survived by his daughter, Tish Barber and husband Jerry; son, David Miller; grandsons, Jonathan Barber and wife Hellen, Justin Barber and wife Natalie, and Preston Barber and wife Ali; and great-grandchildren, Jayden Martin-Lebenns, Jacob Martin-Lebenns, Addison Barber, Brianna Barber, Ayla Barber, Judah Barber, Matthias Barber, Eliana Barber, and Warner Barber.