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Dwight Anthony Miller
Born: 9/13/1959
Died: 8/24/2021
Age: 61
Community: Flint, MI
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Mr. Dwight Anthony Miller (D.A.M.) age 61 was a much - loved brother, father, uncle and friend. He was born in Pine Bluff Arkansas, the son of the late Ms. Joyce Lucile Miller.
Dwight accepted Christ at an early age, attending and received baptism at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Flint Beecher High School where he was a member of the varsity wrestling team and varsity baseball team, earning his red and white varsity letter. On Tuesday August 24, 2021 he transitioned into eternal life.
Upon graduation from high school at age 17yrs Mr. Dwight Anthony Miller joined the United States Army, where he studied and graduated USAMMCS class of 1979. Dwight then went on to serve and flourish in the field of Special Forces (Green Beret), testing troublesdhoot and repair anti-tank missile guidance system/Night Vision. Fast Forward Front Line Support Combat Units maintaining 70% combat ready at all time. Dwights tour of duty took him to many places within the USA and oversees in foreign lands.To include US invasion of Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury), invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause), Somalia (Battle of Mogadishu/Black Hawk Down), Persian Gulf (Iran-Iraq Conflict), Saudi Arabia (Desert Storm/Shield) where he fought to protect the rights and freedom of others. Upon completion of over 17 yrs of active duty Dwight received an Honorable Discharge (DD214), from the United States Army. As a US Army Disabled Combat Veteran, Dwight continued to battle with severe PTSD.
Mr. Dwight Anthony Miller loved his children and to live life. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, music, gambling, playing basketball, and training animals. He was always ready to teach and encourage those that needed help. Dwight was always full of lighthearted fun, whether it was hanging enough Christmas lights to light up the neighborhood , playing and coaching softball, tossing the kids in the air just to here them laugh as he smiled, or having a fun day with water balloons and water soakers.
Mr. Dwight Anthony Miller leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter Keioffa (Miller)Harris of Jacksonville, Fl ; three sons: D'Mon Miller of Flint MI, Jeffery Miller of Flint MI, Da'Vincent Miller of California; stepdaughter Anchina Stillwell of Flint MI; Ex-wife Katrina (Tina) Bolton; four brothers Kenneth Miller of Jonesboro GA, Larry (Shan) Miller of Flint MI, Gregory Miller of Flint MI, and William MIller of Flint MI; one sister Yoalonda (Terence) Thompson of Stockbridge GA; and grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Dwight Anthony Miller was preceded in death by: grandparents, Jeff and Willie Bernice (McMorris) Miller; stepdad, Walter "Cecil" Gatewood; sister, Angela Denise Miller; Baby Thompson; aunts: Jonetta
(Floyd) Franklin, Merle Cobb, and Cenoria Miller.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownfh.com for the Miller family |
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10/30/2021 |
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11:00 AM |
Grace Tabernacle Church |
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Funeral Service |
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10/30/2021 |
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11:00 AM |
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Brown Funeral Home
1480 E. Hill Road
Grand Blanc, MI 48439Get a Map to this location...
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Dr. Dennis Powell |
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