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Derek Lamont Miller

  • August 10, 1977 - April 9, 2011
  • Austin, Texas
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“Here it is 8 months later and it's still hard for me to believe your no longer here physically. I'm still having sleepless nights thinking about what...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Terrika F. - Pflugerville, TX

“I'm thinking of you every day. Missing you like crazy! ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Terrika F. - TX

“Happy Birthday Derek. On this day our family received a precious gift. You are missed, but we know that you rest in Gods loving arms. I love you ~...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Nicole Sylvain - Arlington, TX

“It has been almost two months now since the accident. A lot of people were for the season but like we were always taught; your sisters, your family,...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: NaChae Sylvain - Texas, TX

“*Derek, Never afraid to stretch your wings, with courage and spontaneity, little regrets for short time spent fore in life your joy was highly...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: NaChae Sylvain - Austin, TX

“Sylvain and Miller family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Derek will truly be missed. ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Christina Taylor - Irving, TX

“Derek as i called him Youngster when i met him in 2001 Derek you will truely be Missed and to the Family His Love is still Surrounding all of you...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Kimly - Austin, TX

“To the Miller family and extended family, I Doris Fowler strongly want to apologize knowing and having to go through a lost of a child, there's no...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Doris Fowler - Pflugerville, TX

“My prayers and condolences goes out to Dereks family...Derek was a very good friend and i'm blessed to have met him in my life.I grew up with Derek...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Diana Smith - Pflugerville, TX

“To the Miller Family, I give my prayers & condolences to you all. I am so sorry for your loss. Sometimes we can never understand why GOD take our...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Dionnia Earls - Austin, TX

“My prayers and heart goes out to your family, I am a parent who have loss two sons. I know what your family is going through, God will give you...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Joyce Monroe Mcdowell - Austin, TX

“I would like to send my prayers out to the Miller family. May God be with you all at this time. To my niece Zakiya stay strong and keep your head up...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Trina Garrett - Pflugerville, TX

“Bad things happen to good people I will miss you your step daughter shatiah. ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: shatiah sanders - austin, TX

“I'm going to miss you so much! I can't rap my mind or heart on the fact that your gone. 12 years and daughter keep me remembering you. And regarding...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Terrika Fowler - phoenix, AZ

“May God be with the Miller family! Rest in peace my friend! LBJ class of 94! My thoughts and prayers are with his kids and family members. ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: F M Smith - Austin, TX

“Derrick will be missed my prayers are with the family ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: sherman green - austin, TX

“Nachae, my heart and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family during your time of mourning. Derek was always the life of the party and kept...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Nitra Thompson - Austin, TX

“I would just like to send my prayers out to the Miller family.Derrick was so cool i just had seen him and spoke with him D your gone but never...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: paula easley - austin, TX


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Derek Lamont Miller, 33 of Austin, Texas, went home suddenly to be with the Lord, on April 9, 2011. He was born on August 10, 1977 in Austin, Texas to Cheryl Ann Miller, who preceded him in death. Derek was educated in the Austin Independent School District and attended the Capital City Trade School in Austin. As a youth, he attended the East 10th Street C.O.G.I.C., which is now the Open Door Church of God In Christ, under the leadership of the late Pastor Otis I. Walker. He enjoyed spending time with his children, listening to music, and taking in a game of dominoes with his family and friends. His smile and laughter will be missed and forever cherished. Derek was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Derek was preceded in death by his father, Larry Sanders, grandfather, Rev. Alfred J. Miller Jr. and great-grandparents Evangelist A. J. Miller Sr., Charlie Limuel Sr. (Virginia), and Lula Mae (James H. Wilson Sr.). Derek leaves to celebrate his home going, Children, Kendra Miller-Flemming of Austin, Texas, Zakiya Miller-Fowler of Phoenix, Arizona, Amarion Butler of Austin, Texas, Mya Miller of Austin;Granddaughter, Serenity Jackson-Miller of Austin; Sisters, Nicole L. Sylvain of Arlington, Texas & NaChae Sylvain of Austin; Nephew, Bascir R. Stanford of Arlington, Niece, Yazmine Hardeman-Sylvain of Austin; Grandmother Mattie Limuel Miller; Uncle Ronnie E. Miller, & Aunt Donna D. Miller. Godmother Gladis Walker-Barr of Austin; and Great Uncles and Aunts, Beverly Wilson of Austin; Zora (John) Houston Sr. of Monrovia, CA; Lillian Limuel, Johnnie (Joyce) Limuel of Austin; and Charles Limuel & Wilma Oliver of Pflugerville, Texas.

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