David Miller

David was a consummate gardener.  Herbs, spices, vegetables, particularly green beans, were his passions. He pinched back, naturally fertilized and de-bugged his plants and those of neighbors and friends.

David loved to be “outside” in the natural elements. Those natural elements often showed up as fuel for his Thanksgiving “smoked’ turkeys that were looked forward to every year by family members.

David, a native Floridian, was born in Hobe Sound.  He spent his formative educational years in both Hobe S ound and Stuart , Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta , Ge orgia and a Master s of Business Administration i n International Finance from Florida International University in Miami , Florida.  An army veteran, David served in the Military Band while stationed in South Korea.

David began his professional career with Citibank in New York.  This opened up his dream opportunity to work in Lebanon, Greece, Africa and Saudi Arabia , and travel to his favorite cities, Beirut and Singapore. David’s global view of the world will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him and with whom he shared great stories of his international experiences .

An avid musician, friends and family often times would hear Miles Davis and other “real” jazz artists in his home.  David played the alto saxophone and upright bass fiddle. He often spoke about being a back-up bass fiddle player for Patty LaBelle.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ivan Miller and his brother Donald Miller.  He leaves to cheri sh his memories his wife, Gail; his sons, V incent Eric and Michael (Sabra); two grandchildren, Shardae (Stephen) and Michael Ivan; one great granddaughter, Summer; sister-in-law, Yvette Lamb and brother-in-law, Joseph “Mickey” (Ida) Hickerson .

The family sincerely appreciates the support of Robert White ( T), Rayshaun Greene (Angela), Laura Funderburk, Corrine Cooper and all the many friends and neighbors who helped David on his final journey .