Nelson Thurman Miller, 78, of Fairfield died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at UVA Transitional Care Hospital.

Born Sept. 8, 1944, in Rockbridge County, he was a son of Mary Isabel Thompson and the late Francis Lauderdale Miller.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donell Madrid; brother, Franklin E. Ingram; and stepfather Charles E. Ingram.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Serene Keyna Miller; three sons, Nelson Miller II, Timothy Hostetter and Francis Miller; two daughters, Marie Hostetter and Jamie Miller; three stepchildren, Amanda Miller, Keyna Gates and John Gates; and three brothers, Johnny H. Ingram, Steve W. Ingram and Marvin W. Ingram.

Nelson was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.