Miller, David A. – passed away Saturday, April 26, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center-St. Mary’s. He was born March 17, 1944 in Knoxville, TN to Edward and Leanna Miller. Preceded in death by parents; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. Survivors: devoted wife, Gwendolyn Chaney-Miller; daughters, Yahphette (Marcus) Walton, Shawna Chaney, Felicia (Kurt) Mills; sons, Kwabena and Gary (Lejuan) Miller, and Perry (Whitney) Chaney, Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter;1 brother, Marvin (Pat) Miller; sister, Charlotte Thompson; several other relatives and special friends too numerous to name. Family will receive friends Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon with funeral services to follow at New Vision Church, 1608 Midpark Road, Knoxville, TN 37921 with Dr. Charles Sanderfur officiating. Interment to follow at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway with full military honors. Services to conclude with full dove release. In lieu of flowers donations are to be made to Patria Foster Care Agency at 1610 Midpark Road, Knoxville, TN 37921.
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Dear Chaney, I am so sorry for your loss. I never met your husband but I know how special he was through you. Something you once told me was how each morning David and you would read from Our Daily Bread and discuss the verses and have prayer. He will still be with you each morning as you continue your bible study each morning praising God as always. Prayers for you and your family. Love, Dar
CHANEY AND FAMILY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE SENT UP FOR YOU AT THIS TIME OF LOSS AND FOR THE COMING DAYS LOVE YOU MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU DARLENE CARPENTER
Dear Gwen and Family,
Nice picture of Bro. Dave that is the way I will remember him, always smiling and always positive no matter what. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God does not make any mistakes. Sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral but my better half will represent us well.
Love Always,
Bro Tim and Family
Chaney, Shawna, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know David was an amazing man and you were all blessed to have him in your lives. Stay strong and remember all the good times during this difficult time. Chaney: Your strength in your faith is truly an example that all should follow and I know that this strength will pull you through. What an amazing time David is having in heaven. Love you guys and God Bless!
Love,
Melissa Johnson
Worked with David at the Maryville Rehabilitation center and have so many memories of David and his wonderful spirit of Christian compassion and love exhibited to those hundreds of evaluees. On more than one occasion an evaluee would say “Mr Miller cares and does not look at me as a number.” What a wonderful man who blessed my life and so many others during his years with Vocational Rehabilitation.
Although Jesus’s ministry was for only 3 ½ years, it had the greatest impact, than any other event in all of history. Jesus was approachable, & kind, LOVE was the motivation, for everything that Jesus did. Jesus spent his ministry telling the people of the kingdom, healing the sick, expelling demons, & in some cases raising some from the dead. (Rev. 21:3,4) Giving us a glimpse of what is yet to come. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come back to life (John 11:25) May the God of all comfort give you refuge, & strength, in your most difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3,4). Love was the reason for the ransom sacrifice, showing the great love that Jehovah & Jesus had for all of mankind. (John 3:16) What a wonderful gift we have been given, to have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again.