Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home, Inc. | Quitman, GA

Obituary For Austin Miller

Obituary

Austin Rashad Miller was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1985, at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia to his loving parents. At the age of 11, he started singing in the choir at Rebecca Missionary Baptist Church. In 2001, he began traveling and singing with The Edward Brothers Quartet Group. While singing with The Edward Brothers for many years, Austin recorded two songs “Have A Little Faith” and “Bring Me Down”. During this time, he also was a member of Gear-Up Community Choir and The Voices of Grace.

While attending Thomasville High School, he played football for the Thomasville High Bulldogs. He was a member of the band where he played the snare drum and threw shot put and discus on the track team. After High School, Austin continued his musical journey by relocating to Valdosta, Georgia and joining Ray of Hope Christian Center under the leadership of Pastor Troy Riley. At Ray of Hope, he was an active drummer and choir member. During this time, he began to pursue his culinary career. He perfected his craft by starting his own catering business and by working for various companies within the food industries.

Austin is survived by; His parents, Willie Miller Jr. and Bernadine Jones; his wife, Eva Miller of Valdosta, GA; His daughter that was his heart, Arshunna Miller; three step-children, Jasmine Murphy, Lakeyah Williams, and DaVone Williams all of Valdosta, GA; three sisters, Crystal Miller-Diggs (Anthony), Tiffany Clark, and Jasmin Miller; One brother, William Miller all of Thomasville, GA; two grandmothers, Mary Miller of Thomasville, GA and Edith Coxfield of Sparks, GA; three aunts, Anita Dyson (Jeffrey) of Valdosta, GA, Ruby Coxfield of Adel, GA and Janice Stanford of Warner Robins, GA; four uncles, Michael Coxfield of Hahira, GA, Brian Coxfield, Ryan Coxfield, and Wendell Coxfield all of Sparks, GA; mother-in-law, Eva Jones of Valdosta, GA; father-in-law, Fredrick Williams (Darlene) of Gretna, FL; one sister-in-law, Sheniqua Williams of Gretna, FL; two brother-in-laws, Chartavis Williams of Gretna, FL and Fredrick Williams Jr. of Valdosta, GA; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly and will never forget the impact that he had on their lives.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Willie Miller Sr., Benjamin Stanford Sr., and Eddie B. Coxfield; his uncles, Benjamin Stanford Jr. and Nathaniel Edwards; his aunts, Jacqueline Miller and Pastor Alice Edwards.

A private service will be Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 1PM. Tune into our live stream on this website or log onto our facebook page to be a part of Austin's home going celebration.

Guest Book

Austin...why did you have to leave us like this especially your baby girl...I know God came and got you for a reason and there is another mission he has you doing but the hurt and pain you left us all in is unbearable...we all miss you so much.I miss your positive spirit..your wonderful voice...your uplifting spirit...crazy sense of humor..those wonderful plates...it just dawned on me..God wants you to cook for those angels above...Long story short we miss and love you Austin such a tragic lost...Nik from Mellow Mushroom

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And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away Jeniece Cromartie

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To my dear sister Bernadine and family our deepest sympathy is with you and the family.We will surely miss Austin from our family. I love my Godson and he knew that but God loved him best.Love the Pewee's

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U will be miss fam

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My first close encounter with Austin was at Antioch during rehearsal for a special event. I remembered his pleasant personality and bright smile. Bernadine and to the entire family May the God of all comfort be with you. With love and my deepest sympathy, Christine Johnson

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My condolences to Austin family especially his daughter we developed a friendship at the job he was always positive always was a listening ear a giving heart kept the laughs coming always kept the faith l don't question God Lord knows I want too be makes no mistakes he is in a better place and I thank God I met him and for being a real friend rest easy Big Baby sing. Your heart out while watching over us

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I will truly never forget you my brother the many nights of laughter and down to earth talks we had ,and i understand god needed you to lead his choirs fly eazy brother

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To Austin's mother Bernadine and his entire family, my heart is full of sorrow, but, we all know that God is our strength and our salvation. Trust God, we'll get to sing with Austin again. In loving memories as Austin taught us in the Union Baptist Association Choir as our drummer, friend and vocalist. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. John 16:22. With deepest sympathy, Love Cynthia Borden

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To Austin's mother Bernadine and his entire family, my heart is full of sorrow, but, we all know that God is our strength and our salvation. Trust God, we'll get to sing with Austin again. In loving memories as Austin taught us in the Union Baptist Association Choir as our drummer, friend and vocalist. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. John 16:22. With deepest sympathy, Love Cynthia Borden

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To the family of Austin Miller I am very heart broken I will truly miss his laughter, jokes, and that big smile. Sleep on in Heaven God going to give you your crown. I love you always Stanford Family.

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With deepest sympathy from Crystal Richardson and Family. Attapulgus, Ga. Praying for the family. You will truly be missed, but the memories will live forever!

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Austin you will truly be missed. Austin you've helped me in so many ways and you didn't even know it. Those weekly messages you send me to just to check up on me always seemed to be on time. Just to know that someone is thinking about poor little me and not wanting anything in return is amazing. I told Cj you always message to see if I'm ok and if I say I'm ok I don't hear from you until the next time, but if I'm going through you be a listening ear. I love you cuzin and rest up

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We just spoken to each other, I ask my self now who's gonna make me laugh and smile a real smile so you could see these dimples who gonna encourage me. I'll meet you in my dreams now. Knowing you has been a blessing within itself,you loved flawlessly and unconditionally. My deepest sympathies and prayers to your family.

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My little brother. I will miss the morning calls checking on me, especially after I was going thru things. I always told you I'm big bro I'm supposed to check on you. You said big or little, we check on family. I love you and you will forever be with me.

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Austin you will truly be missed thank you family for allowing us to be part of Austin life much love the Wooten family from Valdosta Ga Nathan,Yolanda,keymah,keochia,bussie

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With deepest sympathy from Elder Andrew and Melinda Williams and family. Tallahassee, Fla. Praying with you and for you and your family.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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